Marinated Cherry Peppers Stuffed With Capicola And Provolone Food

STUFFED CHERRY PEPPERS

Steps:

• For hot peppers: Wrap cheese cubes in half of one slice of hot ham. Stuff ham wrapped cheese cubes inside the cherry peppers and reset caps with a toothpick.
• For sweet cherry peppers: Spread each slice of prosciutto with a thin layer of herb and garlic cheese. Cut each slice of ham in four pieces, then wrap a piece of celery inside each strip of ham. Stuff the meat and cheese wrapped celery into each cherry pepper.

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.

CHERRY PEPPER POPPERS

Steps:

• Slice the tops off of the cherry peppers and carefully remove the seeds, keeping peppers whole. Wrap a cube of cheese with prosciutto, and stuff into a pepper. If there is still room inside the pepper, stuff in more prosciutto. Repeat with remaining peppers.
• Place all of the stuffed peppers into a 1 quart jar - or one that your peppers will all fit into, and sprinkle salt over them. Pour in enough olive oil to cover the peppers. Cover, and let stand for 1 hour before eating. Refrigerate leftovers.

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.

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 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!

PICKLED CHERRY PEPPERS

Steps:

• Wash and dry the peppers and put them in a glass jar. You can also use any non-reactive storage container. If you want your peppers de-seeded and de-veined, and cut into pieces, do it now. You can mix and match cut and whole peppers in the same jar, or store them separately.
• Peel the garlic clove, cut it in half and add it to the cherry peppers along with the black peppercorns, cilantro and the bay leaf.
• In a small saucepan, combine the vinegars, water, salt, and sugar. Bring to a boil and let it cook for 1 minute. Remove the liquid mixture from the heat and immediately pour over the peppers.
• Let the contents of the jar cool completely at room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for 1 week. The peppers will be ready for eating after 1 week and will store in a fridge for up to 2-3 months.

MARINATED CHERRY PEPPERS STUFFED WITH HOMEMADE GOAT CHEESE SERVED WITH A PROSCIUTTO AND ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk marinade ingredients together in a non-reactive bowl and set aside.
• With a sharp paring knife, remove stem and core of peppers and dry them well with paper towels.
• In a small bowl, mix goat cheese with salt and pepper, to taste. Carefully fill each pepper with goat cheese and place in a shallow non-reactive casserole dish or bowl. Cover with marinade and refrigerate overnight before serving. (For an interesting twist, dip in beer batter and fry)
• When ready to serve, remove cherry peppers from marinade and set aside. Using a spatula, transfer marinade to a large bowl, add Arugula and sliced onions and toss well to combine. Divide salad between 8 salad plates, top with a piece of proscuitto and garnish with stuffed peppers.
• In a large non-reactive saucepan, combine goat's milk, buttermilk, and rennet. Heat over low heat to 180 degrees. Transfer to a non-reactive bowl and allow to sit overnight, covered, until curd and whey separate. Line a colander with several layers of cheesecloth and ladle curds into colander. Discard whey. Fold cheesecloth over top of curd and allow to drain overnight, refrigerated. Remove from cheesecloth and season to taste with olive oil, salt and pepper.

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

PICKLED STUFFED CHERRY HOT PEPPERS

Steps:

• 1. Combine the oil, garlic, vinegars, oregano and salt in a small sauce pan. Bring to just a simmer and simmer for 2 minutes and turn off the heat. This will help the flavors marry. Set aside to cool.
• 2. In the meantime take a small knife, cut the top off as you would a pumpkin. Remove the seeds by either using your knife or a small measuring spoon.
• 3. Now cut a cube of provolone and a piece of the prosciutto to the size of your hot cherry pepper. This will most likely change for each pepper depending on their size and shape.
• 4. Wrap the prosciutto around your cubed cheese and place inside the cherry pepper. Continue with all the remaining peppers.
• 5. Place your stuffed peppers in a container which has a secrued lid. Pour the cooled vinegar and oil mixture over your peppers. If you do not have enough liquid you can always add additional olive oil. My peppers were a little small so I didn't have to add any liquid.
• 6. Put the lid on and gently tip your container upside down af few times. Place in the frig for at least 24 hours the longer the better as the flavors will improve!