​How long can peppers be kept in the refrigerator

With the improvement of living standards, refrigerators have entered every household and have become an indispensable household appliance for preserving food. Normally, we buy more groceries every time, or if we come across food on sale, we will buy more and store it. Food that is not easy to preserve should be put in the refrigerator in time. Chili peppers are one of those foods that should not be left outside for a long time. If you can't finish it in one go, you should wrap it in plastic wrap and put it in the refrigerator. This way it can be preserved longer.

The sealed peppers can be stored in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 weeks, but remember to eat them in time after a long time to prevent unsanitary conditions or bacteria from entering.

How to preserve fresh peppers at home

①Pickling method: There are generally two types (both green and red peppers are acceptable): One is to put the whole fresh pepper into a container, sprinkle a layer of salt on it, then put another layer of peppers, then sprinkle another layer of salt, stack them layer by layer, then seal it and leave it for two to three months. The main characteristics are also salty and spicy. It is usually eaten directly with rice. Can be stored for about two years. Another method is to chop the fresh peppers, stir-fry them in a pan with oil, and add various ingredients for seasoning (for example, adding rice noodles can make a unique-flavored chili). Remove from the pan when the peppers have basically lost all their moisture, and seal them for storage after they have cooled thoroughly. It can be stored for about half a year. The main characteristics are still salty and spicy. It is generally used as an ingredient for stir-fried meat, such as twice-cooked pork.

② Drying method: Dry the fresh red peppers in the sun until all the moisture is lost (if exposed to the sun, it will take more than ten days), and then make them into dried peppers for storage. It is best to store it within a year and a half, otherwise it will become an empty shell if stored for too long. The characteristic is dry and spicy. It needs to be processed before use. Whether it is cut into pieces or pounded into powder, it will become spicy once fried in hot oil. It is mainly used for seasoning Sichuan cuisine such as boiling, stir-frying, hot pot, braising, cold salad, and sautéing. It has a wide range of uses.

③Pickling method: Wash and dry the fresh peppers, then put them into a pickle jar and soak for about two months. It is characterized by sour and spicy taste. Generally, it can be stored for more than two years, but about a year is better. If it is stored for too long, it will become an empty shell. When using, you need to change the knife to process it, either chop it into minced meat or cut it into shreds. It is mainly used as an ingredient in fish-flavored Sichuan dishes, and can also be eaten directly with rice.