Roast Peppers

Directions

1. 1
   To grill peppers, start a charcoal fire.
2. 2
   Place the peppers over the flame and grill until well charred on all sides, about 12 minutes.
3. 3
   To cook on a gas range, cook until well charred on all sides over a medium flame, turning them with tongs, for about 7 to 10 minutes.
4. 4
   To broil peppers, heat the broiler.
5. 5
   Cut the peppers in half and place them, cut side down, on a baking sheet.
6. 6
   Broil until well charred, about 12 minutes.
7. 7
   When peppers are cool enough to handle, rub the skin off with a paper towel or scrape it off with the edge of a paring knife.
8. 8
   Cut off the tops, remove the cores and cut the peppers in half.
9. 9
   Scrape out the seeds and the ribs.
10. 10
    Store in the refrigerator, wrapped in plastic for up to 5 days or covered in olive oil for up to 2 weeks.