Best Pickled Sweet Peppers Recipes

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.

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.

PICK-A-PEPPER PASTA (BUCATINI WITH HOT AND SWEET AND PICKLED PEPPERS SAUCE)

Steps:

• Heat a deep skillet or Dutch oven with the EVOO, 2 turns of the pan, over medium-high heat. Add the guanciale and brown until lightly crisp. Add the garlic, bell pepper, cubanelles, onions and fresno peppers, and cook until tender, 7 to 8 minutes. Add the pickled peppers and a big splash of their juice, about 2 tablespoons, and deglaze the pan - hold your head back or you'll really clean out your sinuses. Add the tomatoes and crush up a bit, then stir in the passata and basil. Simmer to thicken 30 minutes or so. Add the parsley, season with salt and pepper. Cool and store for a make-ahead meal. Reheat over medium flame.
• To serve: While the sauce heats, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt the water and cook the pasta to al dente. Reserve a ladle of the starchy cooking water and drain. Toss the pasta with the butter and half the sauce. Add a little starchy water if too thick. Serve the pasta in shallow bowls, topped with the remaining sauce and pecorino cheese.

FIRE-ROASTED PICKLED SWEET RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Roast peppers and garlic on a rack under the broiler until skins are blistered and starting to blacken. Place peppers in a paper bag until cool enough to handle; set garlic aside. When peppers are cool, remove skins, cores and seeds. Cut lenghwise into strips about 1 inch wide; set aside.
• Combine wine, vinegars, onion, sugar, oregano and salt in a small suacepan. Squeeze roasted garlic to remove from skin, mash and add to saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil over high heat, reduce heat and boil gently for 5 minutes.
• Remove hot jars from canner and pack peppers into jars to within 3/4 inch of top rim, being careful not to pack too tightly. Pour boiling vinegar mixture including onions to within 1/2 inch to rim. Process 15 mintues for half-pint jars.

SWEET AND SOUR PICKLED BELL PEPPERS BY THE JAR

Steps:

• Remove stem end and seeds from the peppers; slice in long, thin strips and place in a bowl with the onions.
• In a large saucepan, combine sugar, water, vinegars, celery seeds, peppercorns, mustard seeds, garlic, bay leaf, and salt; bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Pack pepper and onion in a hot, sterilized pint jar; pour hot vinegar mix over top and let cool.
• Cover and store in the refrigerator up to 6 months.

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.

SWEET PICKLED ROASTED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat a broiler.
• Broil the peppers until the skin has blistered and peppers are cooked through, 7 to 9 minutes. Place in a paper or plastic bag and seal immediately. Let stand for 15 minutes, or until cool enough to handle, this will make them easier to peel. Peel peppers, discard skins.
• Place the peeled peppers in a sterilized, heatproof jar with a sterilized, tight fitting lid. In a medium, non-reactive saucepan, bring the vinegar, sugar, water, and pickling spices to a boil. Pour hot mixture over peppers. Place lid on jar and let stand at room temperature for 2 days.

PICKLED ONIONS WITH SWEET BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• To prepare the pickling liquid, place the peppercorns, oregano, bay leaves, cloves, and garlic in cheesecloth and tie into a pouch. In a saucepan, place the seasoning bundle, the 2 cups water, vinegar, salt, and sugar and simmer over medium-low heat for 30 minutes. Remove and discard the seasoning pouch. Add the onions and bell peppers to the pickling liquid and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from the heat when the liquid comes to a boil. Transfer to a container.
• The vegetables will keep in the liquid for about 1 month in the refrigerator.

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.

PICKLED SWEET BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• Wash and remove seeds from peppers. Cut into strips.
• Cook 3 minutes in boiling water. Drain.
• Combine all ingredients and bring to a boil.
• Simmer 5 minutes.
• Pack peppers in prepared jars, cover with pickling mixture.
• Seal and process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes for pints, 15 minutes for quarts.

MALTA-BRAISED SHORT RIBS WITH PICKLED SWEET PEPPERS AND YUCCA MASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• To make the green paste, add the onion, green pepper, cilantro leaves and stems, garlic and olive oil to a blender and process until a paste forms. If necessary, add a little extra olive oil to help move the paste along.
• Set a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and add the canola oil and sazon.
• While the oil heats up, dry the short ribs with a paper towel and cover them in a generous amount of salt and pepper. Working in batches, sear the short ribs on all sides, about 4 minutes per side. Remove the ribs to a plate. Add 1/2 cup of the chicken stock to the skillet, stir to deglaze and then set aside.
• Place a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the green paste and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in the chicken stock from the skillet, then add the oregano, bay leaves, tomato paste, vinegar, malta and remaining 1 cup chicken stock. Bring to a simmer and add the seared ribs to the Dutch oven.
• Cover the pot, transfer to the oven and cook until the ribs are very tender, about 2 1/2 hours. To serve, spoon the Yucca Mash into a shallow bowl, top with the ribs and spoon over the sauce. Garnish with Pickled Sweet Peppers and cilantro leaves.
• Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add the yucca to the boiling water and enough salt so the water tastes like the sea. Cook until the yucca is fork-tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Add the cream and butter to a medium pan set over medium heat. As soon as it starts to simmer, add the yucca and mash with a fork or potato masher until just incorporated. Do not overmix as it will make the yucca gluey. Add salt to taste.
• Put the peppers and garlic in a 12- to 16-ounce mason jar.
• In a small pot, bring the vinegar, honey, salt and 1/4 cup water to a boil.
• Add the pickling liquid to the mason jar almost to the tippy top. Let it cool, then put on the lid. Set it aside until serving.