Marinated Red Bell Peppers

Ingredients

• 15 medium red bell peppers
• 2 large onions
• 15 oz tomato puree ((or tomato sauce))
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• 2 tbsp salt
• 2 cups vegetable oil
• 20 whole black peppercorns
• 10 bay leaves
• 6 garlic cloves (thinly sliced )

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Marinating ---

2. 2

   Slice Peppers: Slice the bell peppers into long strips and cut onions into half rings.

3. 3

   Combine all the ingredients together in a large pot. The peppers will not be covered by liquid at first, but they will eventually shrink and result in the perfect amount of marinade.

4. 4

   Boil: Bring it to boil and cook for about 10 minutes, until the peppers turn soft. Store in the refrigerator or can the peppers (instructions below).

5. 5

   --- Canning ---

6. 6

   Sterilize Jars: Sterilize the jars and preheat the oven to 215° F. Wash the jars and lids and place them in the oven for about 15 minutes or until they are completely dry. With the help of a canning funnel, place peppers into jars, while they are still hot.

7. 7

   Close Lids & Store: Close the lids very tightly. Flip the jars upside down and keep them standing upside down for several hours to seal the lid. Store in a cool place for up to a year.