Becka Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Hello, I've been very pleased with my crop of chillies this year but as they are very potent, I can only use one at a time which has meant I am left with a bit of a glut. How do I preserve the remaining chillies for use during the year? Many thanks, Becka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 I have always frozen surplus chillis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becka Posted September 10, 2008 Author Share Posted September 10, 2008 I hadn't even considered freezing them! I'll give that a shot, thanks. Becka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara.F Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 in oil? or you could always dry and string (like onions) since chillies are so very beautiful They make a gorgeous addition to an autumn or a Christmas wreath, or an unusual gift tag for a 'foodie' present. If you are going to freeze them, vary how you do so. You could freeze a couple whole, blend some with a little veg oil (and perhaps a little garlic) and freeze in an ice cube tray ready to add to winter stews. Finally open freeze some very fine circle slices to garnish soups and salads with And well done you for growing so many! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 I dry mine on the boiler/radiator and when they are crispy, pop them in a sealed jar. They keep for years! I also put them in oil (when dried) and give them away as pressies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missuscluck Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Thats usefull. I have lots as well. Its about the only success in the green house this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becka Posted September 15, 2008 Author Share Posted September 15, 2008 Thanks for the great ideas. I was a bit worried that I might end up with a load of mouldy chillies! Becka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Dry and string. They look pretty in the kitchen (just don't dust them with Pledge!) and rehydrate a treat in cooking. Anna x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
