Modern Pickled Pepper Recipe

About this recipe

This modern take on pickled peppers brings a fresh and zesty addition to your culinary repertoire. These peppers are brined in a mixture of vinegar, sugar, and aromatic spices for a crisp and tangy treat. Perfect for sandwiches, salads, or as a garnish, these pickled peppers are sure to delight your taste buds.

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh peppers (such as jalapenos or banana peppers)
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
• 1 teaspoon dill seeds
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed

Directions

1. 1

   Wash the peppers thoroughly and slice them into rings or leave them whole.

2. 2

   In a saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, salt, peppercorns, mustard seeds, coriander seeds, dill seeds, and garlic.

3. 3

   Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until the sugar and salt dissolve.

4. 4

   Add the pepper rings or whole peppers to the boiling brine, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Transfer the peppers to sterilized jars using a slotted spoon, and pour the hot brine over them, leaving 1/2 inch of headspace.

6. 6

   Seal the jars with lids and allow them to cool to room temperature before refrigerating.

7. 7

   Refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.

8. 8

   Serve the pickled peppers as a condiment or snack.