Why Canned Peppers Win

• Zero Prep – roasted, peeled, ready to use.
• Year-Round Flavour – summer sweetness anytime.
• Zero Waste – liquid becomes sauce, jars become storage.
• Budget-Friendly – $2/jar vs $5/lb fresh roasted.

Storage & Safety Tips

• Pantry: unopened 2 years; refrigerate after opening.
• Fridge: opened jar 7 days; freeze liquid in ice-cube trays.
• Freezer: drained peppers 6 months; liquid 1 year.
• Safety: never store at room temp once opened.

7 Global Recipes

1. Spanish Romesco (5 min)

• 1 cup canned red peppers
• ½ cup toasted almonds
• 1 clove garlic
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika

Blend until smooth. Serve with crusty bread or grilled veg.

2. Italian Peperonata (10 min)

• 2 cups canned red peppers, sliced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp balsamic vinegar

Sauté onion until soft; add peppers & vinegar. Serve warm or cold.

3. Turkish Muhammara (3 min)

• 1 cup canned red peppers
• ½ cup walnuts
• 1 Tbsp pomegranate molasses
• 1 tsp cumin

Blend to a paste. Dip pita, spread on sandwiches.

4. French Peperade (5 min)

• 2 cups canned red peppers
• 2 eggs
• 1 Tbsp butter

Warm peppers; fold into scrambled eggs. Breakfast in bed.

5. Korean Gochujang Glaze (2 min)

• ½ cup canned red pepper liquid
• 2 Tbsp gochujang
• 1 Tbsp maple syrup

Simmer 2 min; brush on grilled chicken or tofu.

6. Mexican Salsa Rápida (1 min)

• 1 cup canned red peppers
• 1 jalapeño
• Juice of 1 lime

Blend. Instant taco topping.

7. Maple-Glazed Twists (15 min)

• 1 sheet puff pastry
• ½ cup canned red peppers, chopped
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• ½ tsp cardamom

Caramelise peppers in syrup, fold into pastry, bake 400 °F 15 min.

DIY Canning Guide

1. Prep: Roast red peppers until blistered; peel and slice.
2. Pack: Tight pack into sterilised jars, cover with boiling brine (1 cup water + 1 Tbsp salt + 1 tsp sugar).
3. Process: Water-bath 15 min (pints) or 20 min (quarts).
4. Cool: 12 hours; store dark cupboard 1 year.

Zero-Waste Ideas

• Liquid = instant soup base.
• Chopped peppers = omelette filling.
• Blended = pasta sauce base.

📖 Recipe Card