Quick and Easy Pickled Peppers Recipe (Print Version)
Learn how to make quick and easy pickled peppers in just minutes. Perfect for sandwiches, salads, or as a tangy snack!
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Vegetarian
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
01 -
1 lb assorted colorful bell peppers
02 -
1 cup white vinegar
03 -
6 cloves garlic, smashed
→ Seasonings & Spices
04 -
½ cup granulated sugar
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1 tbsp kosher salt
06 -
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
→ Optional Extras
07 -
Bay leaves
08 -
Dill
09 -
Mustard seeds
→ Base Ingredients
10 -
½ cup water
# Instructions:
01 -
Wash and slice peppers into thick strips or rings. Be careful, it's easy to cut yourself!
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Combine vinegar, sugar, salt, water, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan. Simmer until sugar and salt dissolve.
03 -
Add peppers to the simmering brine. Gently stir to coat.
04 -
Simmer on low for 5-7 minutes, until slightly softened but still crunchy. Don’t overcook!
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Pack peppers into sterilized jars, leaving ½ inch headspace. Pour brine over peppers, wipe rims, and seal.
06 -
Let jars cool completely. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
# Notes:
01 -
Always sterilize jars properly to avoid spoilage!
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Refrigerate pickled peppers in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
03 -
Apple cider vinegar makes a delicious, sweeter brine.
04 -
Serve these peppers on sandwiches, tacos, or with a charcuterie board!
# Equipment Needed:
01 -
Small saucepan
02 -
assorted jars
03 -
knife
04 -
cutting board
# Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 50 calories per serving
Total Fat: 0g
Total Carbohydrate: 12g
Protein: 1g