Best Pickled Peppers Recipes

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 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 HOT PEPPERS

Steps:

• Place the banana peppers, jalapeno peppers, and serrano peppers into a large pot. Add the vinegar, water, garlic, and onion. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Ladle peppers into sterile jars, and fill to the top with the liquid, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Tap jars on the counter to remove air bubbles. Place two piece lids on the jars.
• Place jars in the rack of a large, canning pan, and fill with enough water to cover the jars completely. Bring to a boil, and boil for 10 to 15 minutes. Refrigerate jars after opening.

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.

PICKLED SWEET PEPPERS

Steps:

• Cut red and banana peppers into strips, discarding seeds. Pack peppers into 5 hot 1-pint jars to within 1/2 in. of the top. Divide the onion, garlic and oil among jars., In a large saucepan, bring water, vinegar, sugar and salt to a boil. Carefully ladle hot liquid over pepper mixture, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot liquid. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight., Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 15 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

PICKLED JALAPENO PEPPERS

Steps:

• Slice peppers or leave them whole.
• (To prevent bursting, cut two small slits in whole peppers.).
• Pack peppers tightly into clean, hot jars.
• Combine vinegar and water; heat to a simmer.
• Do not boil.
• Pour hot vinegar over peppers, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
• Add pickling salt and a clove of garlic to each jar then seal.
• Process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes.

PICKLED HOT CHERRY PEPPERS

Steps:

• Trim cherry pepper stems. Divide peppers, garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns among 2 quart-size and 1 pint-size sterilized glass jars.
• Bring vinegar, water, sugar, and salt to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook until sugar dissolves. Pour hot pickling liquid over peppers, leaving 1/4-inch headspace at tops. Can in water bath for 15 minutes.

PICKLED STUFFED CHERRY HOT PEPPERS

Steps:

• 1. Combine the oil, garlic, vinegars, oregano and salt in a small sauce pan. Bring to just a simmer and simmer for 2 minutes and turn off the heat. This will help the flavors marry. Set aside to cool.
• 2. In the meantime take a small knife, cut the top off as you would a pumpkin. Remove the seeds by either using your knife or a small measuring spoon.
• 3. Now cut a cube of provolone and a piece of the prosciutto to the size of your hot cherry pepper. This will most likely change for each pepper depending on their size and shape.
• 4. Wrap the prosciutto around your cubed cheese and place inside the cherry pepper. Continue with all the remaining peppers.
• 5. Place your stuffed peppers in a container which has a secrued lid. Pour the cooled vinegar and oil mixture over your peppers. If you do not have enough liquid you can always add additional olive oil. My peppers were a little small so I didn't have to add any liquid.
• 6. Put the lid on and gently tip your container upside down af few times. Place in the frig for at least 24 hours the longer the better as the flavors will improve!

PICKLED SAUERKRAUT-STUFFED BANANA PEPPERS

Steps:

• Wash, cut tops off, and core out the peppers.
• Pack each pepper with as much sauerkraut as possible.
• Put peppers into into clean jars.
• Have ready a solution of sugar and vinegar that has been heated to boiling.
• Place jars in hot pan or sink of hot water.
• In separate pot, heat plain water to boiling and pour over peppers.
• Let stand a few minutes, then pour off water.
• Add the 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tbsp oil, 2 tsp pickling spice, and dash turmeric to each jar.
• Pour sugar and vinegar solution over peppers.
• Seal jars, and let cool.
• Let stand at least one week before eating.
• Best when eaten cold, but unopened jars can be stored at room temperature.

SAUSAGE AND CHEESE-STUFFED POBLANO PEPPERS WITH QUICK-PICKLED RED ONIONS AND RADISHES

Steps:

• Position a rack on the top of the oven and preheat to broil.
• Combine the vinegar, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/3 cup warm water in a mason jar. Cover and shake to combine until the sugar and salt dissolve. Add the onions and radishes and set aside.
• Drizzle the oil over the peppers, season with 1 teaspoon salt and arrange on a baking sheet cut-side up. Broil on the upper rack of the oven until blistered and softened, 4 to 6 minutes.
• Mix together the pork, garlic, paprika, chili powder, cumin and 2 teaspoons salt in a large bowl. Transfer to a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook, breaking up the pork into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from the heat, drain the excess fat and set aside to cool.
• Stir half of the cheese into the pork. Distribute the mixture evenly in the cavities of the peppers. Top with remaining cheese and broil until melted and bubbly, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Top with the pickled onions and radishes. Garnish with cilantro and enjoy!

PICKLED HOT PEPPERS

Steps:

• Wash hot peppers; drain.
• Pack peppers into hot, sterilized pint jars, leaving 1/2" headspace.
• If desired, place 1 head fresh dill or 1 1/2 tsp. dill seed in each jar.
• In saucepan, combine water, vinegar, salt, sugar, garlic, and dried pepper. bring to boiling.
• Pour hot pickling liquid over peppers, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
• Adjust lids. Process in boiling water bath (pints) 10 minutes.

PIMENTOS (PICKLED PEPPERS)

Steps:

• Clean the peppers (including the jalepenos) of all the seeds and white stuff.
• Cut the bell peppers into strips about 1" wide and 2" long.
• Slice the jalepenos in 1/2" slices across.
• Boil the bell peppers in water for about 5 minutes.
• Mix the oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, and water in a saucepan.
• Bring to a boil, and boil about 5 minutes.
• In the meantime, put drained sweet peppers, chopped garlic, and jalepenos in a sterilized glass jar (or two, depending on size!) Pour the vinegar/sugar mix over.
• Seal.
• Let sit in refrigerator at least two weeks before serving.
• This keeps well 4-6 weeks in fridge.
• Can be frozen though there is some deterioration of texture.

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.

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.

PICKLED CABBAGE AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl or cork, toss the cabbage and peppers with the salt. Cover and let stand in a cool place for 8-12 hours.
• In a non-reactive saucepan, combine the sugar and vinegar. Bring to a boil, then let it cool.
• Rinse the cabbage, and drain it well. Toss with the pepper flakes, mustard seeds and garlic. Pack the vegetable mixture firmly into pint mason jars. (the recipe as written generally makes about 4 pints. If you find you need more jars, you may not have packed firmly enough - and you'll need more vinegar mixture as a result.) Pour the vinegar mixture over the vegetables. Close the jars with hot two-piece caps.
• Process the jars for 20 minutes in a boiling water bath. Store the cooled jars in a cool, dry, dark place for at least 3 weeks before eating the cabbage.

PICKLED PADRON PEPPERS

Steps:

• Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place peppers in the skillet; cook and stir until peppers are shiny and lightly blistered, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Transfer whole hot peppers to 1 quart mason jar and press down.
• Combine white vinegar, sugar, garlic, black peppercorns, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, remove from heat. Pour mixture over peppers into mason jar, leaving about 1/2-inch head space. Screw on 2-piece top; let seal over 24 hours.

JOE'S SWEET PICKLED BANANA PEPPERS

Steps:

• Sterilize 2- 1/2 pint jars.
• Bring the peppers corns,vinegar, sugar, mustard seed, celery seed, and remaining ingredients to a rolling boil.
• Remove bay leaves unless you prefer to leave in for appearance.
• Place peppers in the 1/2 pint jars.
• Pour on the pickling juice.
• Bring brine to within 1/2" of the top.
• Be sure the edge of the jar has no juice on it.
• Seal in jars and leave for 2 weeks before opening.**.
• **This is an heirloom method no longer recommended by the USDA/NCHFP (National Center For Home Food Preservation). To meet current guidelines, the filled jars should be processed in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes up to 1000 feet in elevation, 15 minutes from 1000 to 6000 feet, and 20 minutes at over 6000 feet.

CRISPY PICKLED PEPPERS (USING PICKLING LIME)

Steps:

• Slice peppers in 1/4 inch rings.
• Soak in 1 gallon of water with 1 cup pickling lime 12 - 24 hours ( ideal = 18 hours).
• Drain & rinse peppers well. Soak in fresh water 1 hour. Repeat this twice more.
• Bring vinegar, salt & water to full boil.
• Add 1/2 T celery seed & 1 T mustard seed in sterilized pint jars.
• Pack with peppers and carefully fill jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
• Wipe rims, apply lids & rings. Process 10 minutes (if at 1000 foot elevation or lower) in hot water bath.

PICKLED BANANA PEPPERS

Steps:

• Slice tops off all peppers, then slice peppers into thin discs. Put peppers into a 6-quart jar.
• Mix canola oil, vinegar, water, salt, oregano, garlic, and sugar together in a large bowl until salt and sugar are dissolved. Pour over peppers and stir. Put in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
• Stir peppers before serving. Keep in the refrigerator.

PORK AND FENNEL SAUSAGE SANDWICH WITH PICKLED HOT PEPPERS, BROCCOLI RABE AND PROVOLONE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Chill a large metal bowl and all the grinder parts until very cold.
• For the sausage: Assemble the grinder with the chilled parts using the large-holed grinding plate. Combine the pork, garlic, fennel pollen, salt, crushed red pepper flakes, fennel seeds and Parmesan in the chilled metal bowl. Pass the meat through the grinder back into the chilled metal bowl. Switch to the medium-size plate and pass the ground meat through again. Add 1/4 cup ice water and quickly knead the meat mixture together with your hands.
• Fit the horn (stuffing attachment) onto the grinder. Grease the horn with oil and gently slide the hog casing onto the attachment, leaving about 2 inches at the end. Add meat to the hopper and turn the grinder on. Let the air run through the casing until the meat starts to come out. Once you see the meat, turn the machine off and knot the casing end. Turn the machine back on and keep feeding the meat mixture into the machine. Using your other hand, guide the casing off the horn as it fills. Continue until you run out of casing, leaving a short tail on the end.
• Form the filled casing into links by gently pinching and then twisting it. The sausage links should be equal in size, 3 to 4 inches each. Tie each twist with twine and puncture the links all over with a teasing needle or sausage pricker. You should have 8 to 10 links total.
• For the toppings and assembly: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Blanch the broccoli rabe until bright green, about 30 seconds then use a slotted spoon or spider to transfer to a bowl. Leave the water on the heat for the sausages. When cool enough to handle, Squeeze out the excess moisture in the broccoli rabe and roughly chop. Set aside.
• Reduce the blanching water to low heat so it is hot, but not bubbling. Carefully drop the sausages into the hot water and poach for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until they reach an internal temperature of 150 to 156 degrees F. Remove from the poaching liquid and place on a baking sheet.
• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium saute pan and add the onions with a pinch of salt. Sweat the onions until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes, then add the cherry peppers and broccoli rabe. Toss everything together and add a splash of the pickled pepper brine. Season to taste with salt. Remove to a bowl and wipe out the saute pan.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in the same pan over medium heat and brown sausages on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Lower the heat if they start to burst.
• Open the hoagie rolls and use your fingers to scoop out some of the bread from the top part of the roll. Brush the cut sides of each roll with olive oil and place open faced on a baking sheet. Toast in the oven until warmed through until lightly golden, about 5 minutes.
• Lay provolone slices on the toasted rolls and melt in the oven, 3 to 4 minutes. Cut the sausage links apart, remove the strings and slice on a bias. Lay the slices over the melted provolone and top with the broccoli rabe-pepper mix and more provolone. Transfer back to the oven to heat through and continue melting cheese, 3 to 5 minutes.