Pepperoncini Firecrackers Recipes

PEPPERONCINI

Steps:

• Wearing rubber gloves,cut pepper rings into 1/4 inch slices and rinse out seeds.
• Place peppers in a bowl and cover with cold salted water Let set 1 hours then drain.
• Bring brine mixture to a boil.
• Place 1/2 tsp pickling salt and 1 clove garlic in each clean hot pint jar.
• Pack peppers tightly into clean hot pint jars.
• Cover peppers with brine and lLeave 1/2 inch head space.
• Seal with hot sterilized lids and process for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath.
• Leave for at least 4 weeks to"cure" before using.

PEPPERONCINI BEEF

Steps:

• Make small cuts in roast, and insert garlic slices in cuts. Place roast in the slow cooker, and pour the entire contents of the jar of pepperoncini, including liquid, over meat.
• Cover, and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.
• When making the sandwiches, place meat in rolls, top with cheese, and zap in a microwave for a few seconds. Don't forget to use the pepperoncini in the sandwiches!

INSTANT POT PEPPERONCINI PORK ROAST RECIPE

Steps:

• Place pork roast in the Instant Pot. Pour entire jar of pepperoncini peppers and juice on top of roast.
• Add in chicken broth.
• Sprinkle top of roast with dry ranch dressing mix and ground black pepper.
• Put your lid on the pot and put the VALVE on sealing (not venting). Press the MANUAL (or PRESSURE COOK) button and set timer for 60 minutes (or 20-25 minutes per pound of your roast).
• When timer is finished, let pressure do a NATURAL RELEASE (it will take at least 20 minutes - I prefer to let it sit in my Instant Pot on the "keep warm" setting for a couple of hours and it will literally fall apart).
• Shred or slice roast (it should fall apart pretty easily) and serve.
• This is delicious served on top of buns as sandwiches, on top of salads, or even eaten as is with a side of mashed potatoes. It's super versatile.

STUFFED PEPPERONCINI

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until bacon is browned. Move bacon to paper towels. Keep bacon drippings.
• In drippings, cook shallots and red pepper over medium heat until vegetables are tender. Cook about 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and let cool for 20 minutes.
• In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and milk with an electric mixer at medium speed until smooth. Stir bacon and shallot into the mixture.
• Spoon cream cheese mixture into a heavy weight plastic bag. Cut a small hole in one corner to squeeze the filling from. With small knife, cut a slit lengthwise into each pepper. Do not cut the whole way through the pepper. By squeezing the bag, pipe cream cheese mixture into peppers. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, up to one day.

PEPPERONCINI POPPERS

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese and cheddar. Slice pepperoncini in half; fill each half with cheese mixture. Top with bacon. Roast on a baking sheet at 450 degrees until cheese is browned, about 8 minutes.