How to Preserve Sweet Banana Peppers
Pick or buy 1/2 lb., Clean 2 half-pint (237 ml) canning jars., Sterilize the canning jars., Place 2 cups (473 ml) of white vinegar, 2/3 cup (133 g) of sugar, 1/2 tsp., Cut your peppers horizontally, in rings. , Divide the peppers between the 2...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Pick or buy 1/2 lb.
(227 g) of sweet banana peppers.
These are usually available at farmer's markets fairly late in the summer growing season.
This recipe makes 2 jars of canned peppers; double or triple the recipe based on how many lbs. of peppers you have acquired. -
Step 2: Clean 2 half-pint (237 ml) canning jars.
Wash the lids, rings and jars with hot, soapy water. , Place them in a large pot and cover them in water.
Bring the water to a boil and leave boiling for 10 minutes. , (0.9 g) of mustard seeds and 1/2 tsp. (0.9 g) of celery seed to a rolling boil in a saucepan. ,,, Make sure it comes within 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) of the top of the container. ,, Screw on the rings as tight as you can with your fingertips. , Place the jars on the jar rack and lower them into the canning kettle and the water.
Cover the kettle and heat the water to a boil. , Let the jars cool completely, between 12 and 24 hours, before placing them in a dark, cool space. -
Step 3: Sterilize the canning jars.
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Step 4: Place 2 cups (473 ml) of white vinegar
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Step 5: 2/3 cup (133 g) of sugar
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Step 6: 1/2 tsp.
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Step 7: Cut your peppers horizontally
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Step 8: in rings.
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Step 9: Divide the peppers between the 2 sterilized jars.
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Step 10: Pour the hot vinegar mixture into the jars.
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Step 11: Clean the lid of the jar with a sterilized cloth.
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Step 12: Place the lids on top of the jar.
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Step 13: Prepare a hot water bath.
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Step 14: Allow the kettle to boil according to the proper time
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Step 15: as indicated by your jars and altitude.
Detailed Guide
(227 g) of sweet banana peppers.
These are usually available at farmer's markets fairly late in the summer growing season.
This recipe makes 2 jars of canned peppers; double or triple the recipe based on how many lbs. of peppers you have acquired.
Wash the lids, rings and jars with hot, soapy water. , Place them in a large pot and cover them in water.
Bring the water to a boil and leave boiling for 10 minutes. , (0.9 g) of mustard seeds and 1/2 tsp. (0.9 g) of celery seed to a rolling boil in a saucepan. ,,, Make sure it comes within 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) of the top of the container. ,, Screw on the rings as tight as you can with your fingertips. , Place the jars on the jar rack and lower them into the canning kettle and the water.
Cover the kettle and heat the water to a boil. , Let the jars cool completely, between 12 and 24 hours, before placing them in a dark, cool space.
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