Description

Pickled Banana Peppers are a tangy, crisp addition to sandwiches, salads, or pizzas. This classic recipe combines tender banana peppers with a zesty cider vinegar brine and optional spices such as mustard and celery seeds for extra flavor. The water bath canning method ensures long-term shelf stability, making it perfect for preserving your summer harvest and enjoying throughout the year.

Ingredients

Scale

2½ to 3 lbs banana peppers
5 cups cider vinegar (5% acidity)
1¼ cups water
5 teaspoons canning salt
1 tablespoon mustard seed per pint jar (optional)
½ tablespoon celery seed per pint jar (optional)

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Instructions

Wash banana peppers thoroughly. Remove tops and seeds if desired. Slice into ¼-inch rings.
In a saucepan, combine cider vinegar, water, and canning salt. Bring the mixture to a boil.
If using, add mustard seed and celery seed to each pint jar.
Pack sliced pepper rings tightly into hot, sterilized pint jars, leaving ½-inch headspace.
Pour the boiling brine over the peppers, maintaining a ½-inch headspace. Remove any air bubbles, wipe jar rims, and apply lids fingertip-tight.
Process jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes (adjust time for altitude if needed).
Let jars cool for 12–24 hours. Check seals, then label and store jars in a cool place for up to 18 months.

Notes

Substitute white vinegar for cider vinegar if desired; adjust spices to taste. To make ahead, peppers can be prepped up to one day in advance and kept refrigerated. Store sealed jars in a cool, dark place for up to 18 months. If lids do not seal after cooling, refrigerate and use within 2 weeks. For crisper pickles, avoid overcooking peppers and use freshly picked produce. If peppers float, gently tap jars to help distribute.

Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Condiment
Method: Canning
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 pint (about 118 ml)
Calories: 25
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 5g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg