Can I Freeze Canned Chipotles?

[shoyski]

Beth, this question was asked before and you'll find some good answers at the following site:
http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/Forum1/HTML/003549.html

[BethR]

Thanks shoyski! I don't know how I missed this thread! Duh!
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[Beth H]

How long do you think they would keep in the fridge, covered with alum. foil? I just made the chipolte chicken pasta last night and have a good bit of a can left. I was thinking it would keep for 2 - 3 weeks. Am I off-base here?

[ChefChris]

Beth H, I have kept chipoltes in a tupperware container in the refrigerator for MONTHS now (I am somewhat embarrassed to say!) but I just made the chunky-chipolte stew the other night and they were still perfect.

Chris

[BethR]

I'm making the Chipotle Chicken Stew tonight. I'm cutting down the recipe so I will have most of a can of chipotles left. Can these be frozen without destroying their texture or taste? TIA

[sneezles]

The Food Companion syas that you can freeze chiles for up to six months but this is referring to fresh chiles. I would think that you could freeze them in a ziplock bag.