Fire-roasted pickled sweet peppers

Fire-roasted pickled bell peppers (Photo by Cynthia Nelson)

This is one of those situations where there is excess on the market so you buy extra and find ways to preserve it. Sweet peppers, especially the large ones, which are also called bell peppers, can fetch a premium price for most of the year, especially around the end of the year. My favourite ways to enjoy these beauties first require some charring over an open flame.

When fire-roasted the peppers become pliable and meaty. Due to their inherent notes of sweetness,