Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Store Roasted Red Peppers







Ripe red peppers


Roasted red peppers are a flavorful addition to any recipe, but cleaning, cutting and roasting a batch of peppers each time you cook is not ideal. To enjoy the taste of roasted red peppers anytime, save the hassle by preparing a large batch and store for future use.


Instructions


Storing Less Than Two Weeks


1. Cut the roasted peppers into smaller strips.


2. Place the strips of peppers into jars with lids or in small containers.


3. Add olive oil to the jars. Add enough oil to cover the peppers.








4. Seal the jars or containers and place them in the refrigerator.


5. Remove the peppers when ready to use. Use the peppers within two weeks of storing.


Storing Longer Than Two Weeks


6. Cut the roasted peppers into smaller strips.


7. Lay out a piece of wax paper. Place the strips of peppers on the wax paper. Place another sheet of wax paper on top of the peppers. If there are several peppers, create multiple layers of wax paper and peppers.


8. Place the sheets of paper in a container with an airtight lid. Seal the container and place it in the freezer.


9. Store the peppers until ready to use. Peppers stored in this manner should last several months.

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