Why cover a pepper after blackening?

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I have seen multiple recipes that ask to cover the pepper after blackening? What is the use for this?

score 5 · Accepted Answer · answered Apr 05 '15 at 02:56

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It causes the pepper to steam a bit, making it easier to remove the charred skin.

(resting might also be a factor ... I've never done a side-by-side comparison of covered vs. uncovered)

answered Apr 05 '15 at 02:56

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I haven't done side by side, but I've done a lot both ways, covered and uncovered, so I'm pretty sure covering helps. – Cascabel Apr 05 '15 at 14:21

score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Apr 05 '15 at 14:02

The pepper will sweat and soften the skin, making it easier to remove. I am a qualified cook but i still think the best way to make pimento is to deep fry the capsicum as the skin burns v before the flesh over cooks, making for firmer and fresher tasting pimento. That means you have more opportunity to cook it further in another dish before it turns to mush.

Why cover a pepper after blackening?

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