As the season begins to wind to a close, many of us find ourselves with an overabundance of peppers. This quick simple recipe for pickling peppers is a great way to save some of these peppers for later usage. It is easy enough to do on a per jar basis, if your crop is staggering in. These pickled peppers are quite tangy and great for use in cooking.
Pickled Peppers Recipe
Ingredients
- sliced peppers Cubanelle or banana peppers are great choices
- white distilled vinegar
- garlic 1/2 tsp per qt.
- kosher or canning salt tsp. per qt.
Instructions
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Pack peppers into canning jar or sealable container.
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Fill jar half way with vinegar, then top off with water.
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Drain into microwave safe bowl or large measuring cup.
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Add salt and garlic to the vinegar/water, then microwave for approximately 4 minutes. It should be very hot, but not yet boiling.
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Pour it back into the container of peppers.
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Put on canning top or cover tightly and allow to cool.
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Once fully cooled off, refrigerate.
Recipe Notes
The peppers can be used the next day, and will last in the refrigerator for about a month. The salt and vinegar will deter spoilage. *This recipe does not go through the steps of a full canning process, so refrigeration is encouraged.
Shop with Me Mama says
Anything that has to do with being pickled and my mouth starts totally watering! YUM!! Thanks for the recipe!
Pepper says
Oh perfect timing!! I have this pepper plant that I have no idea what to do with the peppers, I may try this and see how they turn out, maybe give it away! Now to just find a seal-able container.
Lori says
LOVE the whole canning stuff!!! Adding you to my reader. Great stuff here, can’t wait to see more:)
Henrietta says
Mmm! These remind me of ones my mom used to make! She and my dad canned everything! Thanks for an easy alternative!
Virginia from Lady V dZine says
My grandma used to make the best pickled peppers ever! I may have to try this!
Allison says
Looks so yummy!
Cindi @ Frugal New England Kitchen says
Those look delicious! I’ve never had pickled peppers, but I can sing it! My aunts used to make pickled green tomatoes, which I miss. I’ve never tried to make them myself.