Traditional Leskovac Ajvar from Roasted Red Peppers

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Roast the whole peppers over charcoal or under a very hot broiler, turning until blackened all over and soft.

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5 kg ripe red horn peppers (Kurtovska kapija or similar)

350 ml sunflower oil, plus more as needed

2 tablespoons salt, or to taste

1 tablespoon wine vinegar, optional

Let the ajvar cool before storing to enhance its flavor.

Serve ajvar at room temperature for the best taste.

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