Eels, Biarritz Style

Yield: 4 servings
Categories:
2lbFresh eels
Salt; to taste
Freshly-ground black pepper; to taste
4tbExtra-virgin olive oil
1lgSpanish onion; thinly sliced
3Red bell peppers; thinly sliced
1Dried red chile d'epalette
(French hot pepper; may substitute anchos)
4Garlic cloves; thinly sliced
2ozJambon de Bayonne; thinly sliced,
And cut into julienne
1cWhite Bordeaux
1/2cChopped fresh tomatoes
2tbButter
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