Cherry Peppers Stuffed with Prosciutto and Provolone
Cherry peppers are plump, round peppers that are usually sold pickled in vinegar. They range in color from bright red to dull green, and in spiciness from mild to hot. Good in salads and as part of an antipasto tray, they add a kick to cooked dishes, too, like the Chicken Scarpariello on page 262.These stuffed cherry peppers will look very nice and go a long way to dressing up an antipasto table if you use both red and green peppers. Sometimes you will see these already stuffed hot peppers marinating in oil and vinegar. You can do the same by packing the stuffed peppers into a clean jar and pouring the liquid from the jar of cherry peppers and some olive oil over them. Store them in the refrigerator for up to a few days like that, but be sure to drain them well before you serve them, or they will be messy to eat.
Ingredients
Preparation
Cut out the stems and scrape out the seeds from the cherry peppers. Cut pieces of provolone that will fit comfortably into the cherry peppers. Wrap each piece of provolone in a single layer of prosciutto, then place the prosciutto-wrapped provolone pieces into the peppers. Either serve them as is, or place them in an empty jar and pour enough of the liquid from the jar of cherry peppers to come within an inch of the top of the jar. Pour in olive oil to fill. Cover the jar tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
