How to Freeze Chipotle Peppers
Learn how to freeze chipotle peppers so that you can use the rest of the can without waste. It's a great way to save time and money and give your recipes a kick when they need it.
Servings: 10
Calories: 14kcal
Cost: $1
Equipment
- parchment paper
- heavy duty sheet pan
- ziptop freezer bags
Instructions
- Divide the chipotle peppers into ice cube trays with their sauce and freeze until firm. Keep in mind this may stain the ice cube tray.7.5 oz can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- Alternatively, to freeze them loose, distribute the individual peppers and a bit of sauce on a lined sheet pan and freeze until firm. Once solid, transfer the frozen peppers to packaging and return to the freezer.
- To use: add to recipe from frozen, chopping first if desired.
Notes
Frozen chipotles will be safe indefinitely if kept at below zero degrees, but after ten months, their quality will start to diminish. Since home freezers are not as consistent and reliable as commercial freezers, try to use your frozen chipotles within a couple months.
Use chipotles in salsas, soups, chiles, and sauces. They are great in Homemade Chipotle Mayo or Barbacoa Beef.
Nutrition
Calories: 14kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Sodium: 269mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1063IU | Iron: 1mg