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.
PrintHow 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.
nicole says
Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup…made in the crock pot. yummy
Nicole says
I love this, I had no idea you could use a crockpot, and I just love the simplicity and ease. I am eager to see how the flavor infusion must be…
thank you for teaching me something new!
Kim Beaulieu says
Oh my gosh Christine, this is brilliant. I am completely in love with this technique.
Barbara says
I love, love stuffed pepper soup!
Amy @ What Jew Wanna Eat says
Great idea! You can really do anything with a slow cooker.
Sandy says
I use red peppers in my salsa to make it thicker
Shaina says
so many good bell pepper recipes…I think one of my favorites was one I had so long ago, I forget where, but it was a roasted red pepper stuffed with goat cheese. delicious doesn’t even begin to describe that!
Shaina says
I would never think you’d be able to make roasted peppers in a slow cooker….those things are just too amazing. Great recipe to kick off our #pepperparty, Christine!
Katie says
This is genius my friend–I’ve always only roasted them. I love making stuffed bell peppers in the slow cooker! :)
Kari/SourdoughNative says
Roasted Red Pepper and Italian Sausage Pasta by Cravings of a Lunatic – See more at: https://www.cookthestory.com/2013/10/03/make-roasted-peppers-slow-cooker/#sthash.ye0iuHbR.dpuf
Jessica says
I love adding roasted peppers to salads, sandwiches and homemade pizzas!
theresa says
how to make roasted red peppers in aslow cooker
Erin says
I love making roasted red pepper coulis — it’s a great sauce to go with ratatouille, veggie paninis… you name it!
Jean says
I love a good stuffed bell pepper. I also love red, yellow and orange diced in chicken tortilla soup.
T. says
This recipe looks amazing:
Roasted Red Pepper & Sun Dried Tomato Dip by White Lights on Wednesday – See more at: https://www.cookthestory.com/2013/10/03/make-roasted-peppers-slow-cooker/#sthash.Lzj6BroS.dpuf
Marianna says
I love roasted peppers.
Christie - Food Done Light says
I love to make roasted red peppers and put them on a sandwich
Amanda R. says
I love roasted red peppers in salads, sandwiches and about anything. I like how you can store these too for future use. =]
Katie says
I love roasted red peppers on my sandwiches.
Beth S. says
Italian Stuffed Peppers by poet in the pantry