Think antipasto with beautiful red and green slices of tender roasted peppers. Deli counters display large jars of pickles and peppers as an inviting appetizer to their sandwiches. Pizza shops offer roasted peppers as an extra topping to their cheesy pies. Coffee shops offer healthy omelets stuffed with roasted peppers. In other words, roasted peppers are used everywhere and you can make them right at home. There is no need to by jarred peppers when fresh peppers are available year around. If you have a stove top or a grill, you can make them easily.
- Skill level:
- Moderately Easy
Instructions
Things you need
- Bell Pepper
- Tongs
- Paper Bag
- Salt
- Pepper
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1
Turn on your stove top burner to high. Hold the pepper with a pair of tongs and char it by bringing it close to the flame or element.
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2
Rotate the pepper slowly to char the whole surface including the top and bottom. The purpose is to burn the skin and not cook the pepper so keep it close to a heat source. Turn on your exhaust fan as it will smoke.
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3
Place the well charred pepper into a paper bag and roll in up to close. Set is aside for 15 minutes. During this time the moisture of the pepper will soften the charred skin. It will cool down making it easier to handle.
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4
Open the bag and remove the pepper. Working over the sink, rub the black skin off the pepper. Most of it should slip off pretty easily. Wipe it with a paper towel to remove any extra specks. Alternatively, you can rinse it under cold water. Don't worry if every speck doesn't come off, they only add to the flavor.
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5
Slice open the pepper and remove the seeds and stem. Slice into strips and season with a little olive oil and salt and pepper. Serve with sliced meats and cheese or other roasted vegetables. Whatever you don't use, place in a container and cover with a drizzle of olive oil.
Tips and warnings
- Experiment with flavorings so that you get the bell pepper roasted in the perfect way for you.
- Use caution when cooking around children.
- Turn the burner off as soon as you are done.
