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Portuguese-Style Chili Peppers in Olive Oil
Portuguese-style chili peppers in olive oil are preserved peppers infused in oil, creating a spicy, flavorful condiment used in cooking or as a topping.
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| Preparation time | 15 min |
| Cooking Time | 10 min |
| Ready In | 45 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Very Easy |
| Servings | 12 |
Ingredients
3 cups of chili peppers1 cup of black peppercorns4 cloves of garlic2 1/2 cups of olive oil2 bay leaves2 small jars
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Preparation
- Wash the peppers, remove the stems and dry them thoroughly with paper towels and set aside.
- Peel the garlic cloves, crush them, and set them aside.
- In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat for about 5 minutes or until warmed.
- Add the garlic and fry, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes or until golden.
- Add the bay leaves and remove from heat.
- Let the oil cool for 10 minutes.
- In two sterilized glass jars with lids (each with a capacity of about 2 cups), create alternating layers of the peppers.
- Pour the olive oil with garlic over the peppers until they are fully covered.
- Seal the jars tightly, store the jars and wait for about 1 to 2 weeks before enjoying the peppers.
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