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Pickled Banana Pepper Recipe

Pickled Banana Pepper Recipe

5.3 from 14 reviews

Learn how to make delicious pickled banana peppers at home with this easy recipe. These tangy and slightly spicy peppers are perfect for adding a zing to your sandwiches, salads, and more.

Ingredients

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Banana Peppers:

  • 1 pound banana peppers, about 1012 medium-sized peppers

Brine:

  • 2 cups white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric (optional)
  • 1 bay leaf (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the banana peppers: Wash and slice the peppers into rings. Remove seeds for milder pickles.
  2. Sterilize the jars: Boil jars in water for 10 minutes and let dry.
  3. Make the brine: Combine vinegar, water, sugar, salt, garlic, mustard seeds, peppercorns, turmeric, bay leaf, and red pepper flakes. Boil until sugar and salt dissolve.
  4. Add the peppers: Add sliced peppers to the brine, boil, then remove from heat.
  5. Pack the jars: Pack hot peppers into jars, pour hot brine over them, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
  6. Seal the jars: Wipe rims, place lids, and screw on bands.
  7. Process the jars (optional): Boil processed jars for 10 minutes if storing at room temperature.
  8. Cool and store: Let jars cool, check seals, and store in a cool, dark place or the refrigerator.

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