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Hot but not stomach burning hot! This perfectly describes your serrano peppers. The medium hot chili surprises you with a tinge that slowly creeps up your tongue and lingers on. <\/p>\n

Whether you add these green, red, and orange peppers to your favorite bean chili and salsa verde or infuse them in your tequila, you get an unexpected flavor boost. No wonder, it\u2019s one of the three favorite chili peppers in Mexican cuisine along with habanero and jalapeno.  <\/p>\n

Spice and heat aside, serrano pepper is prone to spoiling when not stored properly. If you\u2019ve been on a chili buying or growing spree, chances are you find yourself with more chilis than you can handle.<\/p>\n

We at BetterFood have found ways to make your serrano last a long time.  6-8 months long.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how you do that \u2013 Freezing the serrano peppers.<\/strong><\/p>\n

With this guide, we show storing methods easy enough for anyone who is unfamiliar with the kitchen. <\/p>\n

But before that, let\u2019s find out:<\/p>\n

Shelf Life Of Fresh Serrano Peppers<\/h3>\n

At room temperature, whole chilies last for 3-4 days. This, of course, depends on whether the weather is cool or hot. On hot days, these chilis will wilt or dry up faster.  <\/p>\n

Sliced or cut serrano peppers have a much shorter window for going from fresh to rotten. If you leave cut pieces on the countertop for more than 2-3 hours, throw them away to be on the safe side.<\/p>\n

This applies to your roasted and cooked chilies as well.<\/p>\n

You can extend this short shelf life of fresh serrano peppers by storing them in the fridge.<\/p>\n

How Long Does Serrano Last In The Fridge?<\/h3>\n

Uncut chili stays fresh in the fridge for 1-2 weeks. Store it in the vegetable tray or the crisper. Beyond that, they may get moldy or develop white fungal spots, and you have no choice but to dump them in the garbage bin. <\/p>\n

Chopped, roasted and cooked chilis have a much shorter fridge life than whole ones. These stay fresh for 3-4 days. Use within this time limit or discard. <\/p>\n

For the ultimate method of storing your spicy chilis, freeze them. <\/p>\n

Tip:<\/strong> You can also add stale or wrinkled ones to compost.<\/p>\n

You may also be interested in this related article: Is raw chicken okay i<\/u>n fridge for 7 days?<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

How Long Does Serrano Pepper Last In The Freezer?<\/h2>\n

You can freeze whole serrano peppers. If you want to make the maximum use of your chili, store them in the freezer. You can extend their lifespan from 6-8 months, even longer months by storing them in the freezer.<\/p>\n

How about sliced or cooked serrano chili?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

If packed and stored properly, these should last for 3-4 months in the freezer. You can always store them for longer, but they will lose their nutritional value and flavor with time.<\/p>\n

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