Name: Vampire Peppers
Ingredients: 15 large red, yellow or green bell peppers; 20 large garlic cloves, coarsely chopped; 3 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 1 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons oil; salt and pepper

Vampire Peppers

Ingredients

15 large red, yellow or green bell peppers
20 large garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon sugar
1 1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons oil
salt and pepper

Instructions

Char peppers over gas flame over in broiler until blackened on all sides. Wrap in paper bag and let steam 10 minutes. Peel and seed. Cut peppers lengthwise into thirds. Transfer to a bowl. Mix garlic, sugar, and salt in bowl. Stir in vinegar. Gradually whisk in oil in slow stream. Pour dressing over peppers. Refrigerate overnight. Bring peppers to room temperature. Using tongs, transfer peppers to large platter, discarding marinade. Season with salt and pepper and serve.