A few signs indicating that the jalapenos have gone bad are when the skin becomes soft and wrinkled in appearance. Throw away the jalapenos immediately if you see mold growing on them.
In some cases, the jalapenos will stay good for up to two weeks.
Vine ripened jalapenos are strongest in flavor, so keep children and pets away from any jalapenos that have fallen off the vine.
Cellars usually aren’t good for drying because they are often moist. Hanging them near a window in your kitchen would be a good choice. You can also grind dried jalapenos up and add them to meals. Use a spice grinder to grind the dried jalapenos. Then, put them in an airtight container, and they powder will stay good for up to 1 year.
If you store them in a glass jar, make sure to keep them out of sunlight. Keeping them in the pantry or in a cabinet is ideal.
You can also grind up dehydrated jalapenos with a spice grinder.
You can use the seeds to plant new jalapenos. You can use the seeds immediately, or store them in an airtight container for 3 to 5 years. You can also use the seeds in cooking to spice up the dish. Seeds stored in an airtight container will last 3 to 5 years.
It’s also an option to freeze whole jalapenos.
You can thaw the jalapenos by leaving them out for a few hours, or by adding them to a heated pan as you cook. The jalapenos will thaw as they are being cooked.
