Basic Roasted Red Peppers

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat broiler.
2. 2
   Place peppers on a foil-lined broiler pan; place under hot broiler.
3. 3
   Watch carefully, turning continually as the surfaces begin to char and blister.
4. 4
   Remove pan from oven.
5. 5
   Wrap foil securely around the peppers or seal inside a heavy brown paper bag.
6. 6
   Steam from the hot peppers helps release the skin from the pulp.
7. 7
   Cool.
8. 8
   When cool, remove skins, stems, and seeds.
9. 9
   Place peppers in a jar and top with olive oil.
10. 10
    Refrigerate; eat within 10 days.
11. 11
    Freeze for longer storage.