Did you know that you can make roasted peppers in the slow cooker? You can! They turn out with a flavor just like peppers roasted in the oven or over a flame but they’re easier to make, and to peel!
A few weeks ago I wanted to make a slow cooker red pepper soup. I started by putting some halved bell peppers into my slow cooker for a while. What came out was a delightful surprise: Soft-fleshed peppers with a flavor just like roasted peppers.
Easy Roasted Peppers
The best part of making these peppers in the low cooker was that unlike with other methods for roasted peppers that I’ve tried, the skins came off of these really easily.
Yes, I do know about the trick of putting hot roasted peppers into a paper bag to steam them a bit and make the skins come off more easily. I’ve never found that it works super-well.
Regardless, with this roasted bell pepper method, there’s no need for a paper bag. The peppers have essentially been steamed to cook and so the skins come off with a tug.
Note: This has turned out to be true for about 90% of the peppers that I’ve roasted in this way. There has been the odd stubborn one. If you get a stubborn one, use a paring knife to help get the peel off.
How to Make Roasted Red Peppers
This method is so simple. First, rub your slow cooker with some olive oil. Then, add your red peppers, halved and seeded.
The peppers will cook on high for 3 hours, stir about halfway through. Next, remove the lid and let the peppers cool off. After cooling, the peel should come off easily with your fingers, but if not, a paring knife can assist.
Once you have the peppers roasted, you can use them for a variety of recipes.
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How To Make Roasted Peppers In A Slow Cooker
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 5 peppers 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
DESCRIPTION
Did you know that you can make roasted peppers in the slow cooker? You can! They turn out with a flavor just like peppers roasted in the oven or over a flame but they’re easier to make, and to peel!
Ingredients
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- 5 red bell peppers, halved and seeded
Instructions
- Rub the inside of the slow cooker with the olive oil.
- Add the pepper halves.
- Cook on high for 3 hours, stirring halfway through.
- Turn off the slow cooker and remove the lid. Let the peppers cool.
- Grasp the peel of a pepper half at an edge and gently tug to remove it in one piece. Sometimes the peel doesn’t come off easily. Use a paring knife to remove the peels in these rare cases. Repeat with remaining peppers.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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This post originally appeared in October 2013 and was revised and republished in January 2021.
Gina says
I have used this method several times now & it’s just the best! Sharing on my blog today :)
Christine Pittman says
Thanks Gina!
j flickinger says
…” the trick of putting hot roasted peppers into a paper bag to steam them a bit and make the skins come off more easily. I’ve never found that it works super-well.” HINT: that’s because you shouldn’t use a paper bag, you have to use a plastic zip lock bag other wise the steam from the peppers just makes the bag wet and that’s why this method didn’t work for you. Try it. Skins come off easy every time.
Christine Pittman says
Thanks Judith. I’ve actually tried it with a couple kinds of bags and they still often need to be scraped off with a paring knife. Oh well!
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Minniemook says
This works beautifully. I am going to try it again tomorrow and will perhaps cook just a little bit less as I enjoy my peppers al dente.
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Mugdha Kulkarni says
I just found a recipe for roasted red pepper soup that I wanted to try in a slow cooker and was wondering if I could roast the peppers in a sow cooker or if I had to do them stove top or buy them from a store (last resort), and then I found this recipe of yours!
Thanks for the recipe!
Michelle says
Oh my! If I had to pick one, I’m like the slow cooker chicken fajitas. Anything I can eat right when I get home from a long day is always a plus! :D
three feathers says
what a cool idea, roasting peppers in a slow cooker! i use bells in nearly everything, so everything i use them in is my fave ;0) but i like stuffed peppers best
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Karen Lynch says
I like putting roasted peppers on pizzas and salads.
angel says
I love stuffed peppers !!
Karen D says
Not really a recipe…I love thinly sliced red peppers on my homemade pizza
Donna K says
I don’t really have a fave. I am looking for recipes that use peppers.
ikkinlala says
One of my favourite bell pepper recipes is Greek salad.
Monique says
those look amazing. I used to always buy jarred roasted peppers for sandwiches. They look delicious. Would you consider canning them?
Lori Smanski says
I love making stuffed bell peppers with hamburger, onions, mushrooms, hot sause, Worchester sause, provolone cheese, tomatoe sause. I change the peppers up many times (green, red, yellow)
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Pam Gurganus says
Stuffed peppers!
Rachel @ I Love My Disorganized Life says
This is so easy! I can’t believe I’ve been doing it the hard way! They look just as fabulous, too!
Jen @JuanitasCocina says
LOOOOVE how easy these are! Can’t wait to try them!
Jessica S. @ Floptimism says
I can’t tell you how much of a revelation this post is for me — I have had the WORST luck trying to roast peppers! It’s always that plastic bag part that trips me up. I wanted to let you know that I’ve featured this post on my blog’s Weekend Wrap-Up — I hope you’ll stop by and check it out! Thank you for this incredibly helpful post, and enjoy your weekend!
http://www.floptimism.com/2013/10/weekend-wrap-up-self-love.html
phyllis says
I wish you would have posted this last week. We took all the peppers out of the garden and dad put them on the bbq for me. Most of the skins came off ok,, and the ones that were difficult I just left them on. Great idea.
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Jersey Girl Cooks says
Love this idea to make roasted peppers!
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