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Roasted Red Peppers

16 years ago

I have a jar of RRP that I haven't used in a few months. It now has a white slimey covering on top of the peppers - almost like mold. Does anyone know what causes this? can it be washed off and still use the RRP? how to prevent it?

Thanks.

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BeverlyAL
16 years ago
It happens after they have been opened. I would definitely throw them away.

I've tried adding a few drops of vinegar to an opened bottle to stablize their refrigerator life and it seems to help some.
doucanoe
16 years ago
Yep, I'd toss them, too.

I rarely buy the jarred ones anymore. Roasting fresh red peppers is so easy,and they can be frozen!

Linda
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dgkritch
16 years ago
Next time try freezing the leftovers.
In small pats, blobs, whatever on waxed paper, then into a ziploc. You'll be able to take out what you need for a recipe.

I wouldn't eat them either with slimy on top. :-(

Deanna
lindac
16 years ago
Know what? It IS mold! As others have said....toss it.
Linda C
hawk307
16 years ago
Jankey:
Do you know how to do them yourself ? It is worth the effort !!!
If you don't here's how.

Blacken them under the Range Broiler or on the Barbecue,

not too hot, so they will get tender.
Keep turning them so they cook evenly.

Put them in a pot with a lid.

When cooled, peel off the skins and clean the seeds from the inside.
Cut the in strips, put them in Jars, with some of the juices, from the pot.

I add Garlic Powder, a little Onion powder, a pinch of Basil
Salt and Pepper to taste w. EVOO.

Mix it a little , let it sit for about 15 minutes and give it a taste test.
Add what ever spices you like. I use a predominate taste of Garlic.

You can sub fresh Garlic, chop it fine.

It can be portioned and frozen, in Zip Lock Bags.

I just had Peppers and Eggs with pieces of Hot Dogs, for
dinner tonight . Think I'll put it in WFD.

LOU
User
16 years ago
Roasting peppers really is easy. I find blackening them on a grill easiest especially if I'm doing a large quantity for freezing. But you can also blacken peppers on top of your gas stove. Just place peppers right on grid, turn on burner and turn occasionally until blackened. I take them off the grill and place in either a paper bag or a plastic bag and leave to steam for 5 to 10 minutes. Once they are cool enough to handle the blackened skin just rubs off.

If freezing just core pepper and cut into strips and freeze on a cookie sheet. When frozen, package in freezer bags or containers. If using immediately or within a few days, I drizzle with olive oil and fresh minced garlic, salt and pepper. A little fresh lemon juice and some fresh chopped herbs is also an option.

Because of the danger of botulism, I prefer to take peppers out of the freezer and dress them with oil and fresh garlic as needed rather than keep them stored in the fridge in oil.

Ann
jankey
Original Author
16 years ago
Thank you for all the replies --- I did toss them.
From now on when I open a new jar will freeze what I don't use. Wonder why they get moldy.
BeverlyAL
16 years ago
Since I don't have a gas stove and do not grill, I find buying the jarred peppers far simpler for me. I tried the oven method several times and it just make for mushy peppers, time consuming and messy to get the skin off.

Beverly
lindac
16 years ago
Yeah...it is easier to buy the roasted red peppers in a jar....anything in a jar is easier than making your own, but the difference in taste is pronounced.
I always have a jar of roasted red pepper in the pantry for when I suddenly get the urge to add some to something and don't have a red pepper in the house.
You can easily char them in an electric oven, just put the shelf as high as you can, very near the top element, and you can char them over the stove element on a grate. I have used a cake cooling rack. And as Ann says, getting the skin off is easy and very fast, if you have properly charred and roasted the peppers.
centralcacyclist
16 years ago
Beverly, I tried the broiler method, too. I agree, buying them is simpler but I don't care much for the briny flavor. They will do in a pinch. I now have a gas stove top and did a few last night. I used tongs to flip them around on the burner and then placed a bowl over them on a cutting board to steam until cool enough to handle. I loved the smell in the kitchen while they were blackening.
Bumblebeez SC Zone 7
16 years ago
I cut peppers in half, seed and flatten with my hand. Run under the broiler on a foil lined pan until just black. Wait a moment to cool, then peel the skin off. Super easy.
doucanoe
16 years ago
I totally agree, there is really no comparison flavor-wise between jarred and fresh roasted!

I have an electric oven and I just place whole peppers on the rack in the highest position. Turn on the broiler, rotate them every few minutes until they are blackened on all sides.

Pop them in a paper bag to steam and they peel very easily once they are cool enough to handle.

I like your method of seeding and coring before roasting, Bumblebeez! can't believe I vnever thought to do that! LOL
Linda
hawk307
16 years ago
Doucanoe - Linda:
Try putting them in a pot with a lid to cool.
You can collect some of the juices.
Lou

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