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Italian Roasted Peppers

These easy to make peppers are a crowd favorite.
They are also a must have classic, whether it’s a traditional antipasto or an Italian sub.
The meal is not complete without these peppers.  
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Marinating Time 1 day
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4-5 Red Bell Peppers
  • 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • ¾ Cup White Wine Vinegar
  • ¼ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 Head Garlic
  • ½ Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes or Fresh Chili Slices
  • ½ Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper Corns*
  • 3-4 Bay Leaves
  • ½ Teaspoon Mustard Seeds (optional)**

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Stovetop
  • Pot
  • Measuring Tools (Tablespoon/Teaspoon/Cup)
  • Jar
  • Brush (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°c (350°f).
  2. Cover a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and place the peppers on the pan.
  3. Put a drop or two of extra virgin olive oil on the outside of the peppers. Just enough to lightly coat the skin. If you have a brush, they would be a great time to break it to evenly distribute the oil over the peppers.
  4. Bake for 10 minutes, flip the peppers over, and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  5. Remove from the oven and let the peppers cool on the baking sheet.
  6. While the peppers are cooling, prepare the pickling brine.
  7. In a pot, combine the lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper corns, bay leaves, and mustard seeds.
  8. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low.
  9. After reducing the heat, cook for 10 minutes.
  10. Remove from the heat and let the brine cool.
  11. While the brine cooling, remove the skins, seeds, and stems from the peppers.
  12. Slice the pepper lengthwise and place into the jar.
  13. Once all the pepper have been cut and placed in the jar, add the cooled brine.
  14. The brine should cover the pepper entirely.
  15. Seal the jar and place it in the refrigerator.
  16. Allow to sit for one day before eating.

Notes

*If you don't have black pepper corns, just use ground black pepper.
 
**The mustard seeds are listed as optional, but you should make the effort to add them. You can easily find them Amazon here.