Best Sweet Peppers Conserved In Oil Recipes

ROASTED PEPPERS WITH CAPERS, OLIVES AND ANCHOVY

Steps:

• Roast the peppers: Place each pepper directly on the flames of a stovetop burner or under the broiler as close to the flames as possible. (Alternatively, place the pepper on a hot charcoal or gas grill.) Turning frequently with tongs, allow the skin to blacken and blister all over; About 10 minutes should suffice. Remove from flames, and leave to rest on a plate until cool enough to handle. Ideally, you should cook all the peppers at once rather than one at a time.
• Cut the roasted pepper in half lengthwise. Using a small knife, scrape away and discard seeds. Turn over and scrape away the blackened skin. Wipe with a paper towel, if necessary. Do not rinse - a little char is fine. Leave the pepper halves in one piece or cut into strips 3/4-inch wide. Place in a small bowl, toss with salt and pepper, red-pepper flakes, garlic and a little olive oil. Leave to marinate at least 10 minutes.
• Lay pepper halves or strips flat on a plate and add 3 or 4 anchovy fillets per serving. Garnish with a few capers and olives. Sprinkle with a little more salt and olive oil, and scatter basil leaves over the top.

PEPPERS PACKED IN OIL

Steps:

• Start by cutting the peppers into 1 inch strips and pat them dry with a towel. Place the pepper strips in a colander, sprinkle them with coarse salt, and place the colander over a bowl. Allow the peppers to drain overnight.
• Using a towel, wipe the salt from the peppers, and set aside.
• Sterilize four 8 oz. jars and their lids by boiling them in a large pot of water for about 15 minutes. Using tongs, remove the jars and lids from the water, and set them on a dry surface.
• In each jar, place 3 peppercorns, 2 cloves garlic, 1 sprig of basil, and 1 sprig of oregano or marjoram. Evenly divide the pepper strips among the jars and completely cover with olive oil. Wipe clean the rims of the jars and seal with their lids. Label and date the jars.
• Keep in a cool place or in the refrigerator for several months.
• Serve as part of an antipasto platter, add to salads or sandwiches, and the oil can also be used to flavor dressings or drizzle on bread.

SWEET PEPPERS CONSERVED IN OIL

Steps:

• Roast the peppers over a grill or burner, under the broiler, or in the oven. When they are charred, remove them from the heat and place them in a bowl. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic, or set a lid or plate on top and allow the peppers to cool. Skin and seed. Cut or pull the peppers apart into 3 or 4 wide pieces. Wipe dry with paper towels or a damp kitchen towel. Season with salt.
• Pour a little olive oil into the bottom of two clean, sterilized 1-cup jars or one 1-pint wide-mouth jar. Place the bay leaf and garlic in the jar, then a layer of pepper pieces. Drizzle olive oil over the peppers and repeat with another layer, drizzling each layer with oil until you have filled the jar. Stick a thyme sprig into the jar, cover the peppers completely with oil, and screw on the top. Leave at room temperature for a day, then refrigerate.