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Old-Fashioned Hot Pepper Rings

This recipe makes a small batch. I make multiple batches, varying the heat depending upon the peppers used.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound hot peppers
  • 3 cups apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
  • 3 teaspoons of kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Measure vinegar, water, and garlic into a small saucepot and put on medium heat
  2. Bring to a boil.
  3. Trim the stems off and slice peppers into rings. (I cut the rings about 1/2″ wide)
  4. Fill hot jars with the pepper assortment, making sure to leave 1/4″ of headspace.
  5. Once all the peppers are in you can add a teaspoon of kosher salt add a little sugar (up to you).
  6. Ladle the hot picking liquid into the jars.
  7. Add your garlic.
  8. Fill the liquid to cover the peppers maintaining the 1/4″ of headspace.
  9. Give the jars a light tap to get the air bubbles out.
  10. Grab a towel and give all the jar rims a quick wipe to remove any debris that may interfere with sealing.
  11. Place sealed jars into a water bath canner, according to your canner’s directions.
  12. Bring water to a boil and process for 5 minutes.
  • Author: Dori Fritzinger