Pickled Sweet Peppers

By dkanon

Ingredients

• 5 large sweet red peppers
• 8 banana peppers (about 1 pound)
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 8 garlic cloves, peeled
• 4 teaspoons canola oil
• 2-1/2 cups water
• 2-1/2 cups white vinegar
• 1-1/4 cups sugar
• 2 teaspoons canning salt

Preparation

Step 1

Cut red and banana peppers into strips, discarding seeds. Pack peppers into five hot 1-pint jars to within 1/2 in. of the top. Divide the onion, garlic and oil among jars.

In a large saucepan, bring water, vinegar, sugar and salt to a boil. Carefully ladle hot liquid over pepper mixture, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot liquid. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight.

Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 15 minutes. Remove jars and cool.
Yield: 5 pints.