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How to Roast Poblano Peppers

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Learn how to roast poblano peppers step by step.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 2 peppers

Ingredients
  

  • 2 fresh poblano peppers (whole)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400º F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper for easy clean up. Adjust the baking rack closer to the center position. 
  • Wash poblano peppers clean.
  • Place poblano peppers on the baking sheet. Roast them in the oven for about 20-30 minutes or until they become soft, blistered and golden brown. Flip once for even roasting.
  • Remove from the oven and with kitchen tongs transfer them to a bowl or large plate and cover them with plastic wrap for about 10 minutes. Alternatively, you can place the roasted peppers in a bag, paper bag, or resealable bag. This is an extremely crucial step called “sweating” which steams the peppers allowing the skin to loosened by pulling away from their flesh.
  • When the chili peppers are cool enough to handle, peel them by pulling the skin off with your fingers and/or by gently rubbing the skin off the pepper with a piece of paper towel.
  • Gently pull off the stems and remove the seeds. Cut the chiles opened if needed.
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