Oven-dried peppers for the winter
Baked peppers with oil in a jar for the winter is a simple and delicious preparation that preserves all the vibrant flavor of summer vegetables. Not only is it easy to prepare, but it also offers a variety of uses, which we detail in the helpful tips below.
- Red sweet pepper
- Garlic
- Halal vegetable oil
- Dried oregano
- Dried basil
- Salt
- Select firm, undamaged bell peppers. Wash them, dry them thoroughly, then cut them lengthwise. Remove the stems, seeds, and white membranes. If the halves are too large, cut them in half again.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the prepared peppers cut side up. Season with salt and sprinkle with dried basil and oregano. Preheat the oven to 90°C (194°F) and bake for approximately 3-3.5 hours. Leave the oven door slightly ajar to allow moisture to escape.
- When the peppers are soft and noticeably reduced in volume, remove them and let them cool completely. Peel the garlic and slice it thinly. Transfer the dried peppers to a clean, dry jar, alternating the vegetables with the garlic.
- Carefully pour in the vegetable oil until the jar is completely covered. Close the lid and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. After refrigerating, the peppers can be served as a standalone appetizer or used in salads and sandwiches.
Stock up on grilled peppers for the winter, and you'll always have a piquant appetizer or a light side dish for meat, poultry, or fish on hand. After all, you need to add some variety to the standard marinades, pickles, lecho, and vegetable caviar! Our recipe is just the thing. Preparing these peppers is simple and doesn't take long: the lion's share of the process is baking them in the oven. All you need to do is prep the peppers, then place them in sterilized jars and pour hot oil and garlic over them.
Hot peppers for the winter are essential for anyone looking to add variety to their menu and stay healthy during cold and flu season. Today, cuisines around the world feature dishes with either mild or very pronounced spiciness, and the same pepper may be very hot for some, while others won't even flinch. Whether you enjoy Pan-Asian or Caucasian cuisine, or want to prepare traditional Indian or Jamaican dishes, you can't do without peppers. Therefore, during the canning season, when vegetables are at their juiciest and most affordable, it's time to stock up on hot peppers for the winter.
