How to Freeze Tomatillos

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Last Updated: November 22, 2024 Approved

When you have a glut of tomatillos, it's good to know that they can be frozen for use later on. If you are harvesting your own, it is important to get them at the right time, just before the fruit drops.^{[1]
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Discard any tomatillos that are past their prime (yellowed, brown, split, discolored). Wash any dirt or other grime off them; you will need to be especially concerned to remove any "stickiness" on the peel.<
The tomatillos should only be placed in the freezer dry, not wet.

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Place the dry tomatillos across the baking sheet.^{[2]
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They are now ready to be packed into small freezer bag lots.^{[3]
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It is recommended that you remove as much air as possible from the bag.^{[4]
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Allow to thaw and use in salsa and soup. Note that they will be a little softer in texture than prior to freezing but are still perfectly edible; just prefer recipes that require mushier tomatillos.

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What plant family are tomatillos in?

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Tomatillos are in the Nightshade family, as are tomatoes. Even though tomatillos look like green tomatoes, they are not tomatoes. Tomatillos have been grown as far back as the pre-Columbian era, and are usually thought of as a Mexican food item.

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It is also acceptable to freeze a pureed sauce of tomatillos, with or without additions. Only add herbs and spices to a pureed sauce on thawing.^{[5]
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Frozen tomatillos can be kept for up to 6 months.

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