Easy Pickled Peppers Recipes

EASY PICKLED PEPPERS RECIPE

Steps:

• Place pepper rings in a sterilized quart jar. Set aside.
• Place vinegar, sugar, and salt in medium non-reactive saucepan, stirring until salt and sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Pour over peppers, leaving 1/2-inch headspace in jar. Seal the jar.
• Refrigerate the peppers up to one month or process in boiling water bath for 15 minutes if you live in altitude below 6000 feet or 20 minutes if above 6000 feet.
• Allow at least 24 hours before opening the peppers for the best flavor.

PICKLED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Cut 2 small slits in each pepper. Dissolve salt in 4 quarts water. Pour over peppers; let stand 12 to 18 hours in a cool place. Drain; rinse and drain thoroughly. , In a Dutch oven, combine the vinegar, sugar, garlic and remaining water; bring to a boil and simmer 15 minutes. Remove garlic. Pack peppers into hot pint jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Carefully ladle hot liquid over peppers, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles with a non-metallic utensil. Adjust lids. Process 10 minutes in a boiling-water canner.

PICKLED PEPPERS

Steps:

• In 2-quart microwavable bowl, mix sugar, salt, water and vinegar. Microwave uncovered on High 8 to 14 minutes or until mixture boils. Stir to dissolve sugar.
• In clean, hot 1-quart jar, pack all remaining ingredients. Pour hot vinegar mixture over vegetables; cover with tight-fitting lid. Refrigerate at least 1 week before serving to blend flavors. Store in refrigerator.

SWEET PICKLED BANANA PEPPERS

Steps:

• Sterilize 2- 1/2 pint jars.
• Bring the vinegar, sugar, mustard seed and celery seed to a rolling boil.
• Place peppers in the 1/2 pint jars.
• Pour on the hot pickling juice and bring liquid to within 1/2" of the top.
• Be sure the edge of the jar has no juice on it.
• Place lids and screw on bands finger-tip tight.
• Seal jar and leave for 2 weeks.**.
• **This is an heirloom recipe that uses a method no longer recommended by the USDA/NCHFP (National Center for Home Food Preservation). Current guidelines recommend processing in a boiling water bath at least 10 minutes at sea level to 1000 feet in elevation (more time at higher elevations) and left to cool, upright and undisturbed, on a cloth-protected counter for 24 hours. Check for seal; if the jar hasn't sealed, either re-process the jars within the 24 hours or refrigerate and use first.

QUICK AND EASY PICKLED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Prep the peppers: Utilize a small paring knife to remove the membranes and seeds before slicing (for a less spicy version). Slice thinly and continue until all peppers are sliced.
• Transfer the pepper slices and garlic to a large glass jar (with lid).
• Add the vinegar, water, honey and salt to a small saucepan and heat until almost boiling. Make sure to stir to dissolve the honey/sugar.
• Remove the vinegar/sugar mixture from the heat and pour over the peppers.
• Use a butter knife or chopstick to tap on the bottom of the glass to remove hidden air pockets.
• Once the peppers are cooled to room temperature, place the lid on the jar and refrigerate.
• Super thin slices can be eaten after 10 minutes while thicker slices will need a few days.

PICKLED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Combine water, vinegar, sugar, and salt in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Add red bell peppers to the boiling water mixture, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until peppers are softened, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Transfer red bell peppers and liquid to jars, cover with lids, and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.

PICKLED BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• In a large glass bowl, combine peppers and onion. Place pickling spices and celery seed on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to enclose seasonings; tie securely with string. , In a small saucepan, combine sugar, vinegar, water and spice bag. Bring to a boil; boil 1 minute. Transfer spice bag to pepper mixture. Pour vinegar mixture over top. Cool to room temperature. Refrigerate, covered, 24 hours, stirring occasionally., Discard spice bag. Refrigerate pickled peppers up to 1 month.

EASY PICKLED JALAPENO PEPPERS

Steps:

• Inspect a 12-ounce jar for cracks. Immerse in simmering water until jalapenos are ready. Wash new, unused lid and ring in warm soapy water.
• Bring water, vinegar, garlic, sugar, and salt to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat and let brine cool slightly.
• Place jalapenos in the sterilized jar. Poor cooled brine over top, leaving about 1/2 inch of head space at top of jar for expansion. Cover with the lid and place in the refrigerator for 24 hours before serving.