Learn how to store mild and hot peppers to keep their flavors fresh for as long as possible.

We’re also sharing ways to preserve your peppers, including our recipe for pickled peppers.

For the best results, don’t wash the peppers before storage.

preparing peppers on kitchen counter

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Excess moisture speeds up decay and reduces the shelf life of apepper harvest.

The paper towel absorbs extra moisture and keeps the cut pepper slices fresh longer.

We love to keep a batch ofroasted red peppersin our fridge for tossing intopastas, soups, or salads.

variety of harvested peppers in basket

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Use bell peppers forstuffed peppers, or try making this twist onspicy stuffed jalapeno peppers.

Top your burgers or hot dogs with a batch ofpickled peppers.