Pack a Pint of Pickled Peppers

Whenever I have more hot peppers than I need, I pickle the leftovers.  I use pickled peppers in cooking where I would use fresh – in soups, stews, sauteed dishes, etc.  Pickling retains the heat and adds a bit of tangy sourness. For this recipe you’ll need: Fresh hot peppers Canning jars (enough to hold […]

Refridgerator Dill Pickles

Home made pickles are so much better than store bought and they are really easy to make.  I like to make refrigerator pickles because I find that the hot water bath required by traditional canning softens the vegetables too much for my taste. These dill pickles are sour – which is just the way I […]

Basic Pickling Liquid

This simple recipe can be used to pickle all kinds of vegetables.  Add spices such as garlic, black pepper, dill or whatever sounds good. You’ll need: 3 cups white  vinegar 3 cups water 1/3 cup kosher salt Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil.  Remove from heat and stir occasionally until […]