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Flavorful Pickled Banana Peppers Recipe Easy Sweet Tangy Brine

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A simple and rewarding recipe for pickled banana peppers with a sweet and tangy brine that adds brightness and crunch to sandwiches, salads, and more.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fresh banana peppers, trimmed and sliced into rings or strips
  • 1 ½ cups white vinegar (360 ml)
  • 1 ½ cups water (360 ml)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (100 g)
  • 1 tablespoon non-iodized salt (15 g), such as kosher or pickling salt
  • 2 large garlic cloves, peeled and gently crushed
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • A few fresh dill sprigs (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1 pound (450 g) of fresh banana peppers under cold water. Slice them into ¼-inch (6 mm) rings or strips, removing seeds if desired for less heat. This takes about 10 minutes.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 ½ cups white vinegar, 1 ½ cups water, ½ cup granulated sugar, and 1 tablespoon kosher salt. Add 2 crushed garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, and 1 teaspoon mustard seeds. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve sugar and salt, about 7 minutes.
  3. While the brine heats, tightly pack the sliced banana peppers into clean glass jars. If using dill sprigs, tuck a few into each jar. Leave about ½ inch (1.3 cm) of headspace at the top.
  4. Carefully pour the hot brine over the peppers, covering them completely. Use a jar funnel if available. Release any trapped air bubbles by gently stirring inside the jar. Wipe rims clean with a damp cloth.
  5. Seal jars with lids and allow to cool at room temperature for about 1 hour. Refrigerate afterward. Peppers are ready to eat in 24 hours but taste best after 3 days.

Notes

For softer peppers, briefly blanch in boiling water for 1 minute before packing. Do not seal jars while brine is hot to avoid lid warping. Wait at least 3 days for best flavor. Use non-reactive glass jars to prevent flavor spoilage. Adjust red pepper flakes for spiciness. Variations include using different herbs or vinegars.

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