How to Roast and Peel Red Peppers

A technique that is easy and prepares the red bell peppers for many different kinds of dishes and sauces.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Red Bell Peppers
• Paring knife
• Paper bag

1. Using fresh red bell peppers, place them on oven rack with oven set at pre-heated 500 degrees.

2. Roast by turning occasionally till outer skin is completely charred, about 20-25 minutes.

3. Remove peppers and put in a paper bag, allowing them to steam for 10 minutes.

4. With paring knife, remove the outer skin, inner core and seeds from peppers.

Tips & Warnings

• Outer skin can also be easily removed with your fingers.
• Check often while roasting to get them evenly charred.

[Psalmist4M]

on 10/26/2008 I love stuffed peppers and enjoy the flavor of the skin. I would think roasted the skin would be awesome. Thanks for a well written and informative article. 5*s