Perfect Roasted Red Pepper

1. 1

   Preheat broiler to high.

2. 2

   Wash a red, orange or yellow pepper.

3. 3

   Slice the top off the pepper and then slice the pepper in half lengthwise.

4. 4

   Clean the seeds and membrane out, and flatten the pepper with the palm of your hand against a cutting board.

5. 5

   Place the two sides and the top of the pepper directly on your oven rack skin side up, and broil until the pepper is dark and well blistered.

6. 6

   The time for this will vary depending on your oven temperature and the distance of the pepper from the flame.

7. 7

   After the pepper is cooked, place it into a paper bag and seal for 15 minutes.

8. 8

   After 15 minutes, take a sharp knife and remove the blistered skin.

9. 9

   The pepper is now ready to use in your favorite recipes.

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