Step 1

Wash the peppers and cut in half from the stem down. Remove the seeds and discard.

Step 2

Smash the peppers so they lay flat and place on a roasting pan in a single layer.

Step 3

Arrange an oven rack in the top third of the oven just so it’s not too close to the top. Turn the oven on to “Broil”.

Step 4

Place the peppers in the oven and broil for 12-16 minutes until the skins are almost completely blackened.

Step 5

Remove from the oven and let cool enough to handle.

Step 6

Peel the blackened skins off and discard.

Step 7

Enjoy the peppers right away, use in a recipe or store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.