Name: Marinated capsicums
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 3 red capsicums (bell peppers) (600g); 3 yellow capsicums (bell peppers) (600g); 1 litre (4 cups) white vinegar; 2 cup (500ml) water; 2 teaspoon salt; 1 clove garlic, sliced finely; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 3 dried bay leaves; 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper; 1 1/2 cup (375ml) hot olive oil, approximately

Marinated capsicums

Marinated capsicums can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three months; add them to your next anti pasta platter for a burst of colour, texture and flavour.

Makes 4 Cup

Cook

40M

Ingredients

3 red capsicums (bell peppers) (600g)

3 yellow capsicums (bell peppers) (600g)

1 litre (4 cups) white vinegar

2 cup (500ml) water

2 teaspoon salt

1 clove garlic, sliced finely

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

3 dried bay leaves

1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper

1 1/2 cup (375ml) hot olive oil, approximately

Method

1.Remove seeds and membranes from capsicums; cut capsicums into 4cm (1½-inch) strips. Heat vinegar, the water and salt in non-reactive pan until hot; do not boil. Add capsicum; simmer gently, uncovered, for 15 minutes; drain. Discard vinegar mixture.

2.Combine hot capsicum, garlic, thyme, bay leaves and pepper in large heatproof bowl. Add hot oil, taking care, as it will bubble. Place capsicum mixture in sterilised 1 litre (4-cup) jar; top with enough oil to cover capsicum, leaving 1cm (½-inch) space between capsicum and top of jar. Seal while hot.

Marinated capsicums can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three months.
Note

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