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rodedawg · 09-22-2010, 11:16 PM

I have quite a few jalapeno peppers, and was wondering the best way to preserve or keep them so they don't go bad. Any suggestions would be appreciated, thank you.

buckytom · 09-22-2010, 11:34 PM

do you have a smoker or a grill that can be used as one?

if so, you can smoke dry jalapenos, which are then called chipotles. if not, you can either dry them in a dehydrator, or a low oven (around 200 degrees) for several hours.

finally, you can always pickle or freeze them. pickling is easy since it can be done in a water bath much like tomatoes. freezing works, but they will get a little mushy and then will need to be cooked in some way.

**PrincessFiona60** · 09-23-2010, 12:14 AM

What BuckyTom said!

Andy M. · 09-23-2010, 07:49 AM

...or you can make Atomic Buffalo Turds. Jalapeno peppers stuffed with seasoned cream cheese, and a little bit of sausage, wrapped in bacon and smoked.

rodedawg · 09-23-2010, 08:29 AM

Thank you for the replies.

**PrincessFiona60** · 09-23-2010, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Andy M.

...or you can make Atomic Buffalo Turds. Jalapeno peppers stuffed with seasoned cream cheese, and a little bit of sausage, wrapped in bacon and smoked.

Oh, I love those!

4meandthem · 09-23-2010, 11:04 AM

You could also make some jalapeno jelly.

I have never seen a ABT on a west coast menu.I will have to try them.I have only seen them stuffed with Cream cheese or cheddar and batter fried.

Andy M. · 09-23-2010, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 4meandthem

You could also make some jalapeno jelly.

I have never seen a ABT on a west coast menu.I will have to try them.I have only seen them stuffed with Cream cheese or cheddar and batter fried.

I've never seen them on a restaurant menu either. They're backyard BBQ food. You also see them at BBQ competitions.

silentmeow · 09-26-2010, 09:42 PM

I string them and hang them in my kitchen window to dry. I love the way they change colors while drying. They are also great raw, sliced, deseeded and filled with peanut butter. It's the only way I can eat them!

SarahBlue · 09-26-2010, 10:15 PM

If I were you I would clean them up and then freeze them. I wouldn't want them to lose the fleshy part by drying them. I think that fleshy part of a jalapeno is the best!