Description
Learn how to make tangy and flavorful pickled banana peppers that are perfect for adding a zesty kick to sandwiches and dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh banana peppers, about 8 to 10 medium peppers
- 2 large garlic cloves, peeled and lightly smashed
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 cups white vinegar, 5% acidity
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt or pickling salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions
- Wash banana peppers well under cool running water, then dry them with a clean towel.
- Trim off stem ends, then slice peppers into rings about 1/4 inch thick.
- Remove loose seeds for milder pickles or leave some in for extra heat.
- Place garlic, mustard seeds, celery seeds, black peppercorns, and red pepper flakes into two clean pint jars.
- Pack sliced banana peppers into jars, pressing down gently without crushing them.
- Prepare brine by adding white vinegar, water, salt, and sugar to a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Stir until salt and sugar dissolve, then bring brine to a full boil and let it bubble for 1 minute.
- Carefully pour hot brine over packed banana peppers until they are fully covered, leaving about 1/2 inch space at the top of each jar.
- Tap jars gently on the counter to release trapped air bubbles, and slide a clean butter knife or skewer along the inside edge if needed.
- Let jars sit uncovered at room temperature for about 30 minutes until they are no longer steaming hot.
- Once jars are warm, screw lids on tightly and refrigerate.
- Let pickled banana peppers chill for at least 24 hours before eating, but 48 hours gives better flavor.
- Give jar a gentle shake once or twice during the first day to move spices around.
Notes
- For a milder flavor, remove more seeds from the peppers.
- Store pickled peppers in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 10
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg