These long, pickled pepper strips are the perfect fit for tacos, nachos, or any favorite sandwich that needs spicing up.
Makes: ~ 6 pint jars
Prep: 25 Minutes
Processing Time: 10 Minutes
INGREDIENTS:
• 3 ½ pounds jalapenos, seeded and quartered
• 1 cup thinly sliced white onion
• 2 large carrots, thinly sliced
• 2 ½ cups white vinegar (5% acidity)
• 2 ½ cups water
• 2 Tbsp salt for pickling & preserving
• 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
• 6 cloves garlic, crushed
• Ball Pickle Crisp (optional)
DIRECTIONS:
Prep:
• Prepare boiling water canner. Heat jars in simmering water until ready for use. Do not boil. Wash
lids in warm soapy water and set bands aside.
• Put on gloves and cut peppers in half lengthwise; remove seeds. Cut pepper in half again
lengthwise to create long strips.
• Place jalapeno strips in a large bowl. Add onion and carrot; toss well.
Cook:
• Combine vinegar, water, salt and sugar in a large stainless steel or enameled saucepan. Bring to
boil.
Can:
• Place 1 crushed garlic clove in a hot jar and pack jar tightly with vegetable mixture, leaving ½ inch
headspace.
• Add 1/8 tsp Ball Pickle Crisp to jar, if desired.
• Ladle hot pickling liquid over vegetables, leaving ½ inch headspace. Remove air bubbles. Wipe jar
rim. Center lid on jar and apply band, adjust to fingertip tight. Place jar in boiling-water canner.
Repeat until all jars are filled.
• Wipe rims. Center lids on jar and apply band, adjust to fingertip tight.
• Place jars in canner. Water must cover jars by 1 inch. Cover canner and bring water to a boil.
Process jars 10 minutes, adjusting for altitude. Turn off heat and remove canner lid. Let jars sit for
5 minutes. Remove jars from canner; do not retighten bands if loose. Cool 12-24 hours. Check
lids for seal, they should not flex when center is pressed. Remove rings and label jars. Store in a
cool, dark place.
Tip: To guarantee the most delicious, preserved foods, always begin with the best-quality produce at its
peak of ripeness.
Source: BallMasonJars.com https://www.ballmasonjars.com/blog?cid=home-style-pickled-jalapenos