How to Roast a Pepper

How to Roast a Pepper

Roasted peppers are so easy to make it is a shame to pay $2-$8 for a jar with extra additives.

The technique can also be used for any type of pepper.

1 red, yellow or range bell pepper

1. Preheat the broiler.
2. Place the pepper on a piece of foil and place in the oven.
3. Broil until the pepper begins to char on to top, about 5 minutes.
4. Rotate the pepper 1/4 turn and continue to broil until beginning to char, about 5 minutes.
5. Repeat the process 2 more times until all sides of the pepper is charred and starting to collapse.
6. Wrap the pepper in the foil and allow to rest for 20 minutes.
7. Remove the pepper from the foil and peel off the charred skin.
8. Slice or chop as needed for your recipe.

Enjoy!