Marinated Cherry Peppers Stuffed With Capicola And Provolone Recipes

MARINATED STUFFED CHERRY PEPPERS

Steps:

• Core out peppers by cutting a circle, at an inward angle, around the stem. Remove tops and scoop seeds and membranes out, like a tiny pumpkin.
• Cut thumbnail-size cubes of mozzarella, varying size a little bit to fit each pepper. Cut prosciutto slices in half. Wrap each half around mozzarella cubes and stuff into the open peppers.
• Pour olive oil into a jar or lidded container. Stir in Parmesan cheese, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, black pepper, and red pepper. Whisk together well.
• Add peppers to the oil mixture and seal the lid. Let marinate for 5 to 6 hours. Serve straight out of the jar.

MARINATED STUFFED CHERRY PEPPERS

Steps:

• Wash cherry peppers and place whole, stems intact, in jar.
• Fill jar with white vinegar.
• Let stand for one week.
• You may need to add more vinegar to keep the jar full as the peppers soak it in.
• After one week, pour out vinegar and rinse peppers in cool water.
• Remove stems and seeds.
• Cut provolone to the appropriate size to fill the peppers.
• Wrap provolone with a piece of proscuitto and stuff into pepper.
• You may want to wear gloves during the stuffing process.
• The peppers can burn your fingers.
• Place stuffed peppers into jar and fill jar with 50% olive oil and 50% canola oil.
• Refrigerate for one week, will keep for one month in the refrigerator.
• Be sure you have a cold beverage on hand to cool the fire and enjoy!

MARINATED STUFFED CHERRY PEPPERS

Steps:

• Wash cherry peppers and place whole, stems intact, in 1 gallon jar.
• Fill jar with white vinegar.
• Let stand at least one week.
• I've let them soak as long as 3 weeks.
• You may need to add more vinegar to keep the jar full as the peppers soak it in.
• The peppers will float, make sure to keep them covered.
• After soaking for at least a week, pour out vinegar and rinse peppers in cool water.
• Remove stems and seeds.
• Expect to lose 3 or 4 peppers during soaking.
• Cut provolone to the appropriate size to fill the peppers.
• (~1/2" cube) Cut the Proscuitto slices in half.
• Wrap the provolone with a 1/2 slice of Proscuitto (or 2 for larger peppers) and stuff into pepper.
• Add some Olive Oil to the jar.
• Add Onion, Rosemary, 2 or 3 Bay Leaves, Dill Weed, Basil and chopped Garlic to oil.
• Place the peppers in the jar and fill the jar with 50% Olive Oil and 50% Canola Oil.
• Top off the jar with a sprikle coating of Parmesan cheese.
• Let soak a minimum of one week.
• I let them soak and store them at room temperature.
• You may want to refrigerate for longer shelf life.
• (I've had shelf life in excess of one month) ENJOY!

MARINATED CHERRY PEPPERS STUFFED WITH CAPICOLA AND PROVOLONE

Steps:

• Whisk marinade ingredients together in a glass bowl and set aside. With a sharp paring knife, remove stem and core of peppers Wrap each sqare of cheese with thin slice of meat. Carefully stuff in each pepper. Place in a shallow casserole dish or bowl. Cover with marinade and refrigerate overnight before serving.

STUFFED MARINATED HOT RED CHERRY PEPPERS

Steps:

• Stuff each pepper with cheese and a sprig of marjoram. Transfer stuffed pepper and pepper tops to a glass loaf pan.
• Whisk oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Pour over peppers. Let marinate at room temperature 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place tops on peppers. Cook until cheese has melted and peppers are tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool slightly. Serve with bread.