Banana Peppers

[Richelle7377 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Richelle7377]

DH wants me to pickle banana peppers. Like the kind Vlasic or similar co. make. He loves them on pizza and sandwiches. He doesn't want them to taste like eating a pickle. Comprende? LOL. Any good recipes? I searched in the seasonal section and came up empty handed. Thanx!


I have them ready. They are from our garden. Also have loads of jalapenos too.

[krubinic Newbie Find all posts View Profile Close krubinic]

Re: Banana Peppers

Here are some recipes I found for you. Hope these help you out:

PICKLED BANANA PEPPERS #1

Use hot or sweet (or a combination) of banana peppers. Put 1 slit in the side of each pepper (so liquid can enter). Pack peppers uniformly in jars.

Bring to a boil a brine made of:

1/2 tsp. turmeric
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. honey
1 tsp. pickling spices
1/2 c. water

Bring to a rolling boil and pour over peppers in jar; seal.

Prepare one jar at a time so that the brine will continue boiling.

Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
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Sweet Pickled Banana Peppers Recipe #2


35 min | 25 min prep

2 1/2 pint jars

* 1/2 lb banana pepper, seeded and sliced across,so you have rings

Pickling Juice

* 2 cups white vinegar
* 2/3 cup white sugar
* 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
* 1/2 teaspoon celery seed

1. Sterilize 2- 1/2 pint jars.
2. Bring the vinegar, sugar, mustard seed and celery seed to a rolling boil.
3. Place peppers in the 1/2 pint jars.
4. Pour on the pickling juice.
5. Bring brine to within 1/2" of the top.
6. Be sure the edge of the jar has no juice on it.
7. Seal jar and leave for 2 weeks.

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Pickled Banana Peppers #3

Ingredients

* 1 1/2 pounds banana peppers
* 2 quarts distilled white vinegar
* 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
* 3 tablespoons salt
* 1 tablespoon sugar
* 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
* 6 bay leaves
* 1 large onion, halved and cut into 1-inch slices
* 24 garlic cloves

Instructions

With a sharp knife, make a slit in the peppers from stem to tip, do not cut all the way through.

In a nonreactive pot, combine the vinegar, peppercorns, salt, sugar, cayenne, and bay leaves and bring to a boil. Add the peppers, onion, and garlic. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables wilt slightly. Remove from the heat.

Using tongs, pack the peppers snugly in 6 hot sterilized quart-size preserving jars. Evenly divide the onion, bay leaves, and garlic among the jars, tucking them in between the peppers. Fill each jar with the hot vinegar mixture to within 1/2 inch of the top. With a clean damp towel, wipe the rim and fit with a hot lid. Tightly screw on the metal ring. Process in a hot-water bath for 15 minutes.

Yield: 6 quarts

[TexAnn Newbie Find all posts View Profile Close TexAnn]

Re: Banana Peppers

Thanks Krub...will try these when I grow some next year! I love those pepper rings on Pizza & sandwiches,,,and by themselves! Those Hungarian was peppers are HOTTIES!

[kiop Newbie Find all posts View Profile Close kiop]

Re: Banana Peppers

Richelle, please post when you ever find a recipe that will pickle them like Vlasic, I've tried a couple times to get that flavor, but haven't found a recipe yet that comes close..

[Richelle7377 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Richelle7377]

Re: Banana Peppers

I'll see what I can do. DH is so darn picky. I know he expects them to taste just like out of a jar....