Pickled Pepperoncini Peppers (can or refridgerate) ====================================== - pepperoncini peppers (or banana) to fill a quart sized jar - 1/4 tsp coriander seeds - 1/4 tsp peppercorns - 1 clove garlic or 1/2 tsp minced - 1 bay leaf - 1 cup water - 1 cup cider vinegar or white vinegar (higher acid, better) - 2 tsp sugar or honey - 1 Tbsp kosher, pickling, or sea salt Instructions: ============= 1. Cut into rings OR if keeping whole, poke 1 or 2 holes in each pepperonicini pepper with a sharp knife before packing them into a quart sized jar so they don't float. 2. Add the coriander seeds, peppercorns, bay leaf, and garlic to the jar. 3. In a small pot, combine the water, vinegar, sugar or honey, and salt and bring to a boil. 4. Pour the hot vinegar mixture into the jar to cover the peppers. 5. Allow the jar to cool slightly before covering with a lid and refrigerating. 6. The peppers will be ready to eat in 2-4 weeks. Keep stored in refrigerator Canning variation: - Replace step 5+6 with below - Fill jars with 1/4 inch head space - Wipe jar top clean and add clean canning lid and tighten finger tight - Process in boiling water 10 minutes (pint or smaller) - Turn off heat and let cool 5 minutes - Set on counter overnight (don't tilt or you may break seal) to cool - Confirm lid is under pressure + remove rim. Good for 18 months in pantry