Peperoni Al Vaso

Italian preserved peppers in vinegar with capers, anchovies, garlic, and basil — a classic Italian condiment.

ItalianVegetarianEasy20 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
20
  • 6 0.5 lb green peppers, cored, seeded, cut in long thin strips
  • 12 whole fresh basil leaves
  • 4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 4 tsp salt
  • 8 clove garlic (4 halved, 4 chopped)
  • 3 0.5 oz capers
  • 7 oz canned anchovy fillets
  • 0.5 cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Wash, core, and seed peppers; cut into long thin strips.

  2. 2

    In a deep casserole, combine both vinegars, sugar, salt, and halved garlic cloves. Bring to a strong boil, then add pepper strips. Cook for 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Remove peppers and place on paper towels to dry.

  4. 4

    Layer peppers into sterilized glass jars with basil leaves, chopped garlic, capers, and anchovy fillets. Fill jars with olive oil. Seal and store in a cool place.

Tags

italianvegetarianpreservedpepperscondimentcanning