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Easy Pickled Banana Pepper Rings

Pickled banana peppers are a delicious way to store your garden harvest. Briny and full of flavor, these pepperoncini are a perfect topping for pizza, subs, and salads.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Chill Time1 day
Total Time1 day 10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Condiment, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Southern
Servings: 2 pints
Calories: 158kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb banana peppers washed & sliced (about 10-12 cups)
  • 2 garlic cloves peeled & crushed - 2 per jar, if using more than one jar
  • 3 cups distilled vinegar
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp sugar

Instructions

  • To a pot on the stove add the vinegar, water, salt & sugar. Whisk together to combine.
  • Bring the liquid to a boil, whisking constantly until the salt & sugar dissolve.
  • Remove the pot from heat, and allow the liquid to cool completely.
  • Add two cloves of garlic to a clean pint sized mason jar, 4 to a quart jar. Fill the jar up with the sliced banana peppers. Repeat as needed, depending on the size of your jars.
  • Spoon or pour the cooled liquid over the pepper rings. Fill the jar or jars. Secure the lid.
  • Refrigerate for at least 24 hours, but up to 48 before using.

Notes

  • I don't separate the seeds when cutting my peppers, but discard them if you want completely mild pepper rings.
  • For hot pepper rings, use a hot variety of banana peppers.
  • If you prefer a softer pickled pepper, don't cool the liquid before pouring it over the jarred peppers.
  • Beyond making sure your glasses and lids are clean, you don't need to sterilize them since this isn't a traditional canning recipe.
  • Want to quick pickle other things? We've also used this recipe on cucumbers, green beans, and red onions.

Nutrition

Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 7026mg | Potassium: 602mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 771IU | Vitamin C: 188mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 1mg