Hot chilies in oil: the recipe for aromatic and tasty jam

How to prepare peppers in oil

Step 1

Wash and dry the chilies thoroughly1.

step 2

Put on food gloves and remove the stems from the chilies2.

step 3

Then chop with a sharp knife and cut into slices3.

Step 4

Place the chilies in a sieve set over a plate to collect the juice4.

Step 5

Add salt5 and mix well. Then cover with a clean cloth and leave to rest for 12-24 hours, stirring the chilies from time to time.

Step 6

After the resting time has elapsed, crush the chilies in the sieve with the back of a spoon to release all the water6.

Step 7

Collect the well-drained chilies in a bowl and cover them with the vinegar7. Let rest for 10 minutes.

Step 8

Then place the chilies in a potato masher and squeeze them so that they can drain perfectly8.

Step 9

Then place on a cutting board and pat dry with kitchen paper9.

Step 10

Collect the chilies in sterilized jars and cover them with oil10.

Step 11

Make sure they are completely submerged in the oil11and keep them tightly closed, including with a tamper.

Advice
Salt is important to remove the water that chili peppers naturally contain . Without this fundamental step, it is not possible to preserve peppers in oil for a long time: after a few days, they would develop mold.

Remember to always wear disposable food gloves to avoid direct contact with your hands, which could cause burning eyes or other sensitive parts of the body.

Once you have opened the jar and are using the peppers, add more oil to cover the rest: they must not remain in contact with the air.

Alternatively, you can prepare chillies in oil without vinegar . Wash 400 g of chillies and cut them into small pieces. Put 250 ml of extra virgin olive oil in a saucepan and heat for 1 minute. Add the chillies and continue cooking for about 15 minutes. Then add 3 teaspoons of salt, finish cooking and transfer the chillies to sterilised jars: add more oil until everything is covered. Seal the jars and cook them in a saucepan of water for a quarter of an hour. Finally, let them cool by turning them over on a cotton cloth. You can keep your chillies in oil for several weeks in a cool, dry place away from heat sources.

storage
Hot chilies in oil can be stored unopened for 6 months in a cool, dry place away from heat sources. Once opened, they should be kept in the refrigerator for a maximum of 1 month.