Pickled Peppers

As I mentioned in my rationale for a prairie diet, I want to learn to preserve for another day. This past weekend, I finally got around to learning how to pickle peppers.

I pickled four types of peppers

Serrano Peppers


Yellow Chili Peppers


Green Chili Peppers


and Jalapeno Peppers


While I sterilized the canning equipment, I harvested the seeds from each type of pepper so I can plant my own indoors.



Next I blanched the peppers then put them in an ice bath.



I only had enough peppers to fit into 3 small jars


and once all the jars were in the canning pot, I realized what a huge waste of water it was to pickle so few jars. Next time I'll have to make sure I have more things to preserve at one time.


I was reusing old jars that my mom had saved but two of the lids did not seal properly so I had to throw out the lids and try again. On the second attempt, both jars sealed properly.


Next weekend, I plant my indoor herb and pepper garden.

Resources:
"Canning, Salting, Smoking and Drying" The Joy of Cooking. 75th Anniversary Edition. Irma S Rombauer, Marion Rombauer Becker and Ethan Becker. p 888 - 893

"Pickled Peppers" The Joy of Cooking. 75th Anniversary Edition. Irma S Rombauer, Marion Rombauer Becker and Ethan Becker. p 954

Elaine Cotcher, Oct 23, 2010