Pickled Pepperoncinis

AuthorRoger QuennellDifficultyBeginner

The perfect addition to any meal needing a clean sour bite to cleanse the palate. Similar to the 'Golden Greek' pickles often sold in stores, although we tend to use almost ripe red pepperoncinis.

Yields1 Serving

Ingredients

 3 cups Pepperoncinis (Just under full ripe is our preferred)
 1 cup Vinegar
 1 cup Water
 1 tbsp Sugar
 2 tsp Salt (Pickling)
 1 tsp Garlic (Thickly sliced)
 ½ tsp Black Pepper Corns (Whole)
 ½ tsp Coriander Seeds (Whole)
 12 Grape Leaves (To maintain crispness)

Directions

Mix Brine
1

Mix together vinegar, water, salt, and sugar and let dissolve.

Prepare Peppers
2

Rinse peppers well and drain.
Place a slit along their sides to allow air out and set aside.

Pack Jar With Remaining Ingredients
3

Place 1-2 grape leaves in the bottom of each jar.
Then add garlic, black pepper, and coriander seeds.
Pack in as many pepperoncinis as will fit, leaving 3/4" head space.
Pour in the brine, leaving 1/2" head space.
Cover the jars and rotate and invert them repeatedly to remove air. Press the peppers with a spoon to compact them.
Top off with more brine, leaving 1/2" head space.

Canning and Storage
4

These may be put into a cool dark place or a refrigerator for 2 weeks before eating.

For short term storage they may be kept in a refrigerator.
For long term storage, water bath can quarts for:
-1000 ft. - 15 minutes
1000-3000 ft.- add 5 min.
3000-6000 ft.- add 10 min.
6000-8000 ft. -add 15 min.
8000-10000 ft. - add 20 min.

Gallery

 

Ingredients

 3 cups Pepperoncinis (Just under full ripe is our preferred)
 1 cup Vinegar
 1 cup Water
 1 tbsp Sugar
 2 tsp Salt (Pickling)
 1 tsp Garlic (Thickly sliced)
 ½ tsp Black Pepper Corns (Whole)
 ½ tsp Coriander Seeds (Whole)
 12 Grape Leaves (To maintain crispness)

Directions

Mix Brine
1

Mix together vinegar, water, salt, and sugar and let dissolve.

Prepare Peppers
2

Rinse peppers well and drain.
Place a slit along their sides to allow air out and set aside.

Pack Jar With Remaining Ingredients
3

Place 1-2 grape leaves in the bottom of each jar.
Then add garlic, black pepper, and coriander seeds.
Pack in as many pepperoncinis as will fit, leaving 3/4" head space.
Pour in the brine, leaving 1/2" head space.
Cover the jars and rotate and invert them repeatedly to remove air. Press the peppers with a spoon to compact them.
Top off with more brine, leaving 1/2" head space.

Canning and Storage
4

These may be put into a cool dark place or a refrigerator for 2 weeks before eating.

For short term storage they may be kept in a refrigerator.
For long term storage, water bath can quarts for:
-1000 ft. - 15 minutes
1000-3000 ft.- add 5 min.
3000-6000 ft.- add 10 min.
6000-8000 ft. -add 15 min.
8000-10000 ft. - add 20 min.

Notes

Pickled Pepperoncinis
Chocolate CakeBy Romneya QuennellOur family's chocolate cake recipe. We mainly make cakes just for birthdays so we tend to go all in with multiple layers and ornamentation, but you can make this as simple as you like.
Corn BreadBy Romneya QuennellThere's nothing like a slice of cornbread to go along with chili or beans!
Drunkards NoodlesBy Roger QuennellRice noodles cooked with basil, tomato, pepper and onion make up this quick and delicious dish!
Tikka MasalaBy Avani QuennellA popular Indian dish flavored with tomatoes garlic and with meat marinated in yogurt.