Description
This recipe for Pickled Pepperoncini Peppers offers a tangy and mildly spicy way to preserve pepperoncini or banana peppers. With a simple brine of vinegar, water, sugar, salt, turmeric, and garlic, these pickled peppers are easy to prepare and develop deeper flavors after resting in the fridge. Perfect as a topping, condiment, or snack, these pickled peppers add a vibrant, zesty punch to sandwiches, salads, and antipasti platters.
Ingredients
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Peppers
- 1 lb pepperoncini peppers or banana peppers, sliced into rings
Brine
- 2 cup vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp Kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup ice
Instructions
- Prepare Peppers: Slice the pepperoncini or banana peppers into rings, discarding the stems. Place the sliced peppers into clean mason jars and set aside.
- Make Brine: In a saucepan, combine the vinegar, 1 cup water, Kosher salt, sugar, and turmeric. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to fully dissolve the salt and sugar.
- Add Garlic and Cool Brine: Once the brine reaches a low simmer, remove the pan from heat. Stir in the minced garlic. Then add 1 cup of ice to the pan and stir until it melts to cool down the brine.
- Fill Jars with Brine: Pour the cooled brine over the sliced peppers in the jars, leaving about ½ inch of headspace at the top. Seal the jars with lids, tightening them by hand to create a seal.
- Cool and Refrigerate: Let the jars come to room temperature, then refrigerate them. Allow the peppers to marinate for at least 24 hours before eating. For optimal flavor, allow them to rest in the fridge for up to one week.
Notes
- Pickled peppers will stay fresh in the refrigerator for about 3-4 weeks.
- Use clean, sterilized jars to ensure the best preservation and safety.
- The turmeric adds a subtle earthiness and bright color to the brine.
- You can substitute white vinegar with apple cider vinegar for a slightly different flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pint (about 60 ml)
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 1.5 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
