How to Roast Jalapenos
Roasted jalapenos are commonly used in a variety of foods, including salsas and marinades for meat and vegetable dishes. Roasted jalapenos are often served alongside Mexican dishes, particularly street food items like tacos and burritos. However, there is no limit to the way roasted jalapenos can be used, and experimentation may lead you to discover a unique recipe of your own. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Aluminum foil
- Jalapenos
- Grill
- Spoon, optional
- Heat resistant tongs
- Plastic bag
Instructions
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Grill Method
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Cut a sheet of aluminum foil large enough to accommodate the jalapenos you want to roast. Lay the sheet on your grill.
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Preheat the grill to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the jalapenos on the foil, leaving the top up.
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Roast the jalapenos for approximately 2 minutes on each side, rotating regularly.
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Remove the jalapenos from the heat when about half of their skin has been blackened, usually about 6 to 10 minutes, depending on the size of the jalapenos.
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Allow the jalapenos to cool for 2 minutes, and then peel the skin with your fingers or the edge of a spoon.
Stove Top Method
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Turn the heat up to high on one of the burners on the stove. It is not necessary to remove the covering on top of the burner.
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Grab a single jalapeno with a pair of heat resistant tongs. Hold the jalapeno over the heat, approximately 4 to 6 inches above the heat, for 1 minute.
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Rotate the jalapeno until about half is fully blackened. Place the jalapeno in a plastic bag and repeat for the rest of the jalapenos, putting them in the plastic bag as you go.
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Remove the jalapenos from the plastic bag after 5 minutes. Peel the skin with your hands or a spoon. Use the jalapenos as desired.
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Tips & Warnings
Roasted jalapenos can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
For longer storage, freeze the jalapenos whole or chopped into smaller pieces in measured increments that you might use for a typical recipe. Ice cube trays work particularly well for freezing portions of chopped jalapenos.
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