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Flavorful Sweet and Spicy Banana Pepper Refrigerator Pickles

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A quick and easy recipe for sweet and spicy banana pepper refrigerator pickles that are crisp, flavorful, and perfect for snacking or adding a kick to your meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 to 1½ pounds banana peppers, sliced into rings or strips
  • 2 cups (480 ml) white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar for a fruitier note)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) water
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
  • 1 tablespoon salt (preferably pickling or kosher salt, no iodine)
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse banana peppers thoroughly. Slice off the stems, then cut into rings or strips of uniform size. (About 10 minutes)
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine white vinegar, water, granulated sugar, honey, and salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally until sugar and salt dissolve completely. Avoid boiling vigorously; a gentle simmer is best. (5–7 minutes)
  3. Remove the brine from heat. Stir in cayenne flakes, black peppercorns, mustard seeds (if using), and smashed garlic cloves. Let steep for 5 minutes.
  4. Pack the sliced banana peppers tightly but without crushing into prepared glass jars, leaving about ½ inch headspace. (About 5 minutes)
  5. Carefully pour the warm brine over the peppers, covering them completely. Press peppers down if needed to submerge. Seal jars with lids.
  6. Let jars cool to room temperature (about 30 minutes), then refrigerate. Pickles are ready in 24 hours but taste better after 48 hours.

Notes

For crisper pickles, soak sliced peppers in ice water for 30 minutes before packing. Let brine cool slightly before pouring to keep peppers crisp. Adjust cayenne flakes to control heat. Use fresh, firm banana peppers for best texture. Pickles improve in flavor after 48 hours and last up to 3 weeks refrigerated.

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