How do I pickle hot peppers?
I don't know how to pickle cayenne and jalapeno peppers. I tried putting them in a mason jar w/ vinegar. They didn't last too long because the top rust. I don't know what 'brine' mean and I don't know what 'water bath' mean.
Best Answer
Peppers do well as a "refrigerated pickle" meaning that they don't need to be cooked at all (or brined in advance, or exposed to a water bath). Just pack the clean jar with your peppers and add anywhere from 50%-100% vinegar (the rest water) brought to a boil. They will be fine as long as you don't expect the pickles to last more than about a month. If your lid reacts to the acid, just put a layer of plastic wrap between the lid and the jar. Of course, pickles made like this do need to be kept refrigerated. Salt, sugar, garlic cloves and whole spices are commonly added. Dissolve any salt and sugar in the vinegar, other additives can just be thrown in the jar with the peppers. You can cut up the peppers any way you like or keep them whole. Here's a typical recipe, but the possibilities are endless: http://www.amateurgourmet.com/2013/08/sweet-and-spicy-pickled-peppers.html
EDIT: I should note that "anywhere from 50%-100% vinegar" assumes a vinegar of at least 5% acidity. To expect your peppers to last a month under refrigeration, aim for at least 3% acidity of the "pickle juice". Salt helps too, try to use non-iodized, some people taste a bitterness in pickles made with iodized salt.
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What is the best way to preserve hot peppers?
Boil water and vinegar (white vinegar or cider vinegar works well) using a one-to-one ratio. Flavor the brine with sea salt and sugar to balance the flavor; boil for 2 minutes. Pour over the peppers, cover and keep refrigerated for up to a month.How do you pickle your own peppers?
Heat the vinegar, water, sugar and salt in a small saucepan until sugar and salt is dissolved. Pour the water/vinegar mixture over the chilis and allow the contents of the jar to cool to room temperature. Seal the jar and refrigerate. Pickled peppers will stay fresh in an air-tight jar for up to 1 month.How Do You can hot peppers in vinegar and water?
Fill the jars with peppers, as many as they fit tight inside. Pour vinegar over them to fill up the jars. Add lids, and tighten screw bands. Great with soups or as a condiment in stews.How long do pickled hot peppers last?
Pickled peppers last up to 2-3 months in the refrigerator as long as they are completely covered with the liquid brine.How to Pickle Chilli Peppers. Easy and Tasty!
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