Dimitri wrote:
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> Clean by scraping off the charred skin. Do not wash in water.
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> Split the chilies down the side - remove the stem, seeds and if you like
> the membrane.
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> Pack into double zip-lock bags or freezer bags and freeze.
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> Pack a useful quantity you think you will use - 3 to 5 chilies?
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> Use the chilies the same as you would use any of the green Ortega Chilies.
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Actually you can chop off just a tablespoon or two of chile from the
frozen mass if they are packed in a large quantity. It is easier to
break off a bit if you smooth the bag as flat as possible before freezing.

I don't think we'll buy our usual bushels this year since I still have
quite a bit left over from last year. We bought two bushels and shared
with our daughter's and son's households.

gloria p