Description
Making pickled banana peppers at home is a delightful way to add a tangy crunch to your meals. These vibrant peppers can elevate sandwiches, tacos, and salads with their zesty flavor and satisfying texture. In just one hour, you can create a batch that not only enhances your dishes but also serves as a healthy condiment option. Whether you enjoy them on their own or as an accompaniment, pickled banana peppers are versatile, customizable, and perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb banana peppers, sliced
- 1 cup white or apple cider vinegar (5%)
- 1 cup water
- 2 tsp salt
- 3 tsp sugar
- 10–12 garlic cloves
- 3 tsp mustard seeds
- 2 tsp whole black pepper
- 2 tsp coriander seeds
Instructions
- Prepare mason jars by placing mustard seeds, peppercorns, and coriander seeds inside.
- In a saucepan, combine water, salt, and sugar over medium heat until dissolved. Add vinegar and remove from heat after one minute.
- Pack the sliced banana peppers into the jars tightly.
- Distribute sliced garlic evenly among the jars.
- Pour the hot brine over the peppers, leaving about an inch of space at the top to ensure submersion.
- Seal the jars tightly with lids and allow them to cool before storing in a cool dark place.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 9
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg