Perfect Roasted Red Pepper

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat broiler to high.
2. 2
   Wash a red, orange or yellow pepper.
3. 3
   Slice the top off the pepper and then slice the pepper in half lengthwise.
4. 4
   Clean the seeds and membrane out, and flatten the pepper with the palm of your hand against a cutting board.
5. 5
   Place the two sides and the top of the pepper directly on your oven rack skin side up, and broil until the pepper is dark and well blistered.
6. 6
   The time for this will vary depending on your oven temperature and the distance of the pepper from the flame.
7. 7
   After the pepper is cooked, place it into a paper bag and seal for 15 minutes.
8. 8
   After 15 minutes, take a sharp knife and remove the blistered skin.
9. 9
   The pepper is now ready to use in your favorite recipes.