Water Bath Canned Pepperoncini Peppers

Ingredients

• 40 Pepperoncini peppers (Greenish-yellow color; about 8-10 peppers per half-pint jar)
• 5 cup White vinegar (5% acidity)
• 1 cup Water
• 2 Garlic cloves
• 4 tsp Canning salt
• 2 tbsp Sugar
• 0.5 tsp Turmeric (For natural yellow color)
• 0.5 tsp Dried rosemary
• 0.5 tsp Dried oregano

Steps

1. 1

   In a large pot, combine 5 cups of vinegar, 1 cup of water, 2 garlic cloves, 4 teaspoons of canning salt, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and 0.5 teaspoon each of turmeric, dried rosemary, and dried oregano.

2. 2

   Bring the brine mixture to a boil and let it boil for 10 minutes while you prepare the peppers.

3. 3

   Wash the pepperoncini peppers. Using a knife, place 3 to 4 small slits into each pepper to allow the brine to penetrate.

4. 4

   Carefully pack the peppers into clean half-pint jars. You should be able to fit approximately 8 to 10 peppers per jar.

5. 5

   Pour the hot brine into each jar, leaving 0.5 inch of headspace at the top.

6. 6

   De-bubble the jars by running a tool around the inside edge to release trapped air; add more brine if needed to maintain the 0.5 inch headspace.

7. 7

   Wipe the rims, place a new lid on each jar, and secure with a ring until finger-tight.

8. 8

   Place the jars into a water bath canner filled with hot water. Ensure the water covers the jars by at least an inch.

9. 9

   Bring the canner to a full boil and process the jars for 10 minutes.

10. 10

    Turn off the heat and let the jars rest in the hot water for 5 minutes.

11. 11

    Remove the jars from the canner and place them on a towel-lined surface to cool completely for 12-24 hours before checking the seals.

Notes

Pepperoncinis are best for canning when they are greenish-yellow. If they turn red, they will be sweeter but lose the traditional pickled flavor profile. You can use a pressure canner as a water bath canner as long as you do not lock the lid or bring it up to pressure.

Nutrition per serving

• appetizer
• condiment
• canning
• pickled
• vegetarian
• gluten-free
• dairy-free
• preservation