How do I can roasted red peppers in oil?

Question

I have a big batch of roasted red peppers that I need to can but I don;t like the taste of vinegar. Can I can them in olive oil? How do I do it safely?

Answer 1

or freeze them! you know thats safe. separate in freezer baggies--into portion sizes & use as needed, nice & fresh!

if you want to can look up canning online or local library, be careful though as you say you need to make sure safe.

Hey I just googled this is what I got for you: note the CAUTION part, it says no canning.

http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/veggies/peppers1.html

The most popular home preservation method is pickling. Chopped peppers freeze well without blanching. Upon thawing the peppers, they still retain some crispness and can be used in cooked dishes or raw in uncooked preparations.

To Tray Freeze Sweet Bell Peppers


Wash and core peppers. Chop, dice or slice according to how you plan to use them.


Spread in a single layer on a tray of a cookie sheet. Place tray in the freezer for an hour or longer.


Loosen pepper pieces from the tray and pour into zip closure freezer bags. Immediately place sealed bags in the freezer. The pepper pieces will remain separated for ease of measuring. Simply remove as many as you need, reseal the bag and return to the freezer.

Peeled Sweet Peppers in Oil


Use as a side dish or in tossed salads, on sandwiches or as a topping for bagels with cream cheese.


2 pounds red and green bell peppers
2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 teaspoon salt
4 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped
Clean and peel peppers as directed above. Cut into strips. Place in a medium bowl. Peel and crush garlic, chop coarsely. Pour olive oil into a small bowl and add garlic. Press garlic pieces with a fork and mix with the olive oil. Pour oil over peppers and toss gently. Season lightly with salt.To store; pack into a glass jar, cover with a good quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Seal and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

CAUTION: This recipe cannot be canned. Peppers in oil can be safely stored for up to two days. Long term storage of peppers in oil increases the risk of bacteria growth and foodborne illness. For long term storage of roasted peppers freeze in freezer bags. Add oil and the remaining ingredients upon thawing

Answer 2

yes! that's what they use when you buy them in a jar at the stores!
Put a clove of garlic in there too!