Charred and Peeled Poblano Peppers¶
 Serves |
 Total Time |
|---|---|
| 4 | 20 minutes |
Ingredients¶
- 4 poblano peppers
some olive oil
Cookware¶
- 1 cast-iron skillet
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 tongs
- 1 large bowl
- 1 paper bag
Instructions¶
Step 1¶
Preheat your oven broiler to high (or heat a dry cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, or prepare an open gas burner flame).
Step 2¶
Place the poblano peppers on a baking sheet if using the broiler (or place them directly on the hot skillet/burner grates).
Step 3¶
Roast the peppers, turning occasionally with tongs, until the skins are blistered and mostly blackened on all sides, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Step 4¶
Transfer the hot peppers immediately to a large bowl and cover tightly with a plate or wrap (or place them inside a sealed paper bag) to trap the steam.
Step 5¶
Let the peppers steam for 10 minutes to loosen the skins.
Step 6¶
Gently peel or scrape off the charred skins with your fingers or a paper towel. Do not rinse them under water, as this washes away the smoky flavor.
Step 7¶
Make a lengthwise slit in each pepper to open it up, and gently scrape out the seeds and ribs. Keep the stems intact if stuffing, or discard the stems and cut the peppers into strips.
Step 8¶
Use immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days (optionally coated in a little olive oil to preserve freshness).
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