To prepare a delicious jar of bell peppers, start by choosing fresh, high-quality bell peppers that are firm and meaty. They will provide a pleasant texture to the final dish. Make sure you have all the necessary ingredients on hand: sunflower oil or olive oil, onion, tomato paste, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
In a deep pan, heat the oil over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the finely chopped onion. Sauté the onion until it becomes translucent, being careful not to burn it. This will add a deep flavor to the dish. After the onion has softened, add the bell peppers cut into thin slices, stirring gently to avoid crushing them. The bell peppers will sweat for a few minutes until they start to soften and their colors become more vibrant.
Once the bell peppers have sweated, add the hot tomato paste, which will enhance the flavor and provide a rich taste. Don’t forget to add the bay leaves, which will add specific aromatic notes to the dish. Let the mixture simmer on low heat, stirring occasionally, until the bell peppers are fully cooked and have absorbed the flavors of the paste. It is important to be careful and not let the dish stick to the bottom of the pan.
When the bell peppers are ready, it’s time to season with salt and pepper, according to your personal taste. You can adjust the spices to get a perfectly balanced flavor. After you have finished seasoning, let the mixture simmer for a few more minutes to harmonize the flavors.
Prepare the sterilized jars, making sure they are clean and warm. Using a ladle, carefully pour the hot bell pepper mixture into the jars, leaving a little space at the top. Seal the jars and place them in a dry steam, where they will be kept for 1-2 days to seal properly. This preservation method will allow you to enjoy the fresh taste of bell peppers throughout the entire year. Delicious!
In a deep pan, heat the oil over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the finely chopped onion. Sauté the onion until it becomes translucent, being careful not to burn it. This will add a deep flavor to the dish. After the onion has softened, add the bell peppers cut into thin slices, stirring gently to avoid crushing them. The bell peppers will sweat for a few minutes until they start to soften and their colors become more vibrant.
Once the bell peppers have sweated, add the hot tomato paste, which will enhance the flavor and provide a rich taste. Don’t forget to add the bay leaves, which will add specific aromatic notes to the dish. Let the mixture simmer on low heat, stirring occasionally, until the bell peppers are fully cooked and have absorbed the flavors of the paste. It is important to be careful and not let the dish stick to the bottom of the pan.
When the bell peppers are ready, it’s time to season with salt and pepper, according to your personal taste. You can adjust the spices to get a perfectly balanced flavor. After you have finished seasoning, let the mixture simmer for a few more minutes to harmonize the flavors.
Prepare the sterilized jars, making sure they are clean and warm. Using a ladle, carefully pour the hot bell pepper mixture into the jars, leaving a little space at the top. Seal the jars and place them in a dry steam, where they will be kept for 1-2 days to seal properly. This preservation method will allow you to enjoy the fresh taste of bell peppers throughout the entire year. Delicious!
Ingredients
-5 kg red bell peppers, cored and sliced -1 kg onion, chopped into pieces -1/2 l oil -1 l thick tomato juice -1-2 bay leaves -coarse salt -freshly ground pepper