Pickled Hot Peppers Recipe
🌶️🌶️🌶️ Spice up your snacks with these tangy and fiery pickled hot peppers! Perfect for adding a kick to sandwiches, salads, or serving as a zesty appetizer. This recipe yields approximately 32 servings, making it ideal for large gatherings or meal prep.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 cups | White vinegar |
| 1 cup | Water |
| 1 cup | Olive oil |
| 4 tsp | Kosher salt |
| 4 cloves | Garlic |
| 2 | Yellow onions |
| 8 | Hot peppers |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Brine: In a stainless steel pan (avoid aluminum), combine white vinegar, water, olive oil, kosher salt, and your preferred spices. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
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Infuse Flavors: Once boiling, turn off the heat, cover the pan, and allow the flavors to meld while you proceed with the next steps.
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Prepare Peppers: Wash and thoroughly dry the hot peppers. Trim off the stems, leaving some intact for presentation and texture.
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Prepare Jars: Sterilize your canning jars. Place two cloves of garlic in each jar to infuse the pickling liquid with flavor.
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Layer Peppers and Onions: Alternate layering the hot peppers and thinly sliced yellow onions in the sterilized jars. Pack them tightly, leaving about an inch of space at the top.
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Pour Brine: Reheat the brine mixture until it’s boiling again. Carefully pour the hot liquid over the peppers and onions in each jar, leaving about an inch of headspace to allow for expansion during processing.
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Seal and Process: Place lids on the jars and screw on the bands securely. Process the jars in a water bath canner for 10 minutes to ensure proper preservation and sealing.
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Cool and Store: Once processed, carefully remove the jars from the canner and allow them to cool at room temperature. Check the seals to ensure they are airtight before storing the pickled hot peppers in a cool, dark place.
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Enjoy: These pickled hot peppers are ready to add a burst of flavor to your favorite dishes! Serve them alongside sandwiches, salads, charcuterie boards, or enjoy them straight from the jar as a zesty snack.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 83.9 per serving
- Fat: 6.8g
- Saturated Fat: 0.9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 295.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 4.5g
- Fiber: 0.7g
- Sugar: 2.2g
- Protein: 0.8g
Recipe Notes:
- Ensure all equipment and jars are properly sterilized before beginning the pickling process to prevent contamination.
- Customize the level of spiciness by choosing your preferred variety of hot peppers.
- These pickled hot peppers can be stored for several months if properly sealed and stored in a cool, dark place.
