3poundsfreshfirm, washed jalapeno peppers, sliced into 1/8-1/4 inch slices
2cupscider vinegar
3cupsgranulated sugar
3teaspoonsgranulated garlic
½tspground cayenne pepper
1teaspooncelery seed
1red bell pepperif desired for color
Instructions
In a large pot, bring cider vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, cayenne, and celery seed to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Add the jalapeno pepper slices (and red bell pepper, if desired) and simmer for 4 minutes.
Use a slotted spoon to transfer the peppers into clean, sterile canning jars, packing the jalapeños semi-firmly within ¼-inch of the rim of the jar.
Turn heat up for the remaining syrup and bring to a full rolling boil.
Boil for 5 minutes.
Use a ladle to pour the boiling syrup into the jars over the jalapeño slices.
Insert a knife into each of the jars two or three times to release any trapped pockets of air.
Add more syrup if necessary. (*see notes for leftover syrup)
Wipe the rims of the jars with a clean, damp paper towel then screw on two-part canning lids.
If you do NOT want to properly can these, simply cool jars at room temperature for an hour and then store them in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 months.
Use proper canning procedures to store at room temperature for longer periods of time.
To can, place jars in a canner and cover with water by 2-inches. Bring the water to a full rolling boil. When it reaches a boil, set the timer for 10 minutes for half-pint jars or 15 minutes for pint jars. When the timer goes off, use canning tongs to transfer the jars to a cooling rack or kitchen towel. Leave them to cool, undisturbed, for 24 hours. When fully cooled, wipe them with a clean damp washcloth. Double check that they've sealed properly by pushing down on the center of the lid. It will not move if it is sealed.
Notes
*See notes in post for specific and detailed information.Recipe from Paula @CallMePMc.com All images and content are copyright protected. Please do not use my images without prior permission that includes copying the ingredient list or entire recipe and posting in the comments on Pinterest for Facebook. If you want to share this recipe, please simply link back to this post for the recipe.