Freezing Green Chilies/Jalapenos

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green chilies and/or jalapenos

quart or gallon zip top freezer bags

plastic gloves

Preheat grill to medium heat. Wash and pat dry green chilies. Place green chilies on grill. Grill on each side until skin is blistered and black--about four minutes per side. As the chilies are black and blistered on each side place in zip top bag. Once all chilies are in the bag, seal the bag and set aside for at least 30 minutes to allow the the chilies to steam. After steaming the chilies are ready to be prepared for the freezer. Put on gloves.. Cut the top off of each chili. Slit each chili down the side--this is easily done with a finger.  Run each chili under cold water and remove all seeds. Place on a silicone mat lined baking sheet. Place in freezer until solid then transfer to a zip top bag. Freeze for up to 1 year. Use as you would canned green chilies.

+ ~ Recipe shared by Sparky from Sparky Under Wraps ~ +