How to Peel Peppers

Put the peppers over the flame of a gas stove. Turn the peppers every couple of minutes so they blacken evenly. Cook until covered with black but not white, which indicates too much cooking.

Place the peppers in a paper bag or plastic wrap-covered bowl to cool and steam, which aids with peeling.

Rinse the peppers with cold water to cool them and pull away the peel with your fingers. Scrape away any stubborn patches with a knife.

Cut out the cores and scrape the seeds out of the inside.