Pickled Banana Peppers - Quick, Crunchy, and Easy! Pepper Geek
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In this video, we'll show you how to make easy pickled banana peppers. This quick, simple pickling recipe is great for storing fresh peppers of all kinds. Banana peppers are the perfect pepper for pickling, and the result is a crunchy, zingy snack or sandwich topper that will last weeks in the fridge. Try them on sandwiches, burritos, tacos, mixed into eggs, pizza, or on top of crackers with cheese!
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Recipe for pickled banana peppers:
2 cups white vinegar (5%)
1 cup water
1 tablespoon pure salt (pickling salt)
1/2 tablespoon sugar (optional but recommended)
1 teaspoon mustard seed
1 teaspoon black peppercorn
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
3 cloves crushed garlic
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Be sure to keep these refrigerated, as they are not technically 'canned' for long term shelf storage. Here is the USDA complete guide to home canning:
nchfp.uga.edu/publications/pu...
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:25 Choosing the right peppers
0:38 Preparing the peppers
1:32 Sterilizing jars
2:09 Ingredients list
3:04 Making the brine
3:37 Finishing the pickles
4:19 Storing
5:19 Tasting the pickles!
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A friend gave me banana peppers because she said no one will eat them in their house. I turned the peppers to pickles using this recipe. Soooo good! Thank you!
Thank you SO much for this recipe! It's my first year growing sweet banana peppers and pickling. I'm fairly new at gardening (started in 2021) and your channel has been so helpful. I've become more confident in my garden thanks to you!
The timing on this was superb. I just had a huge harvest of banana peppers. Thanks for sharing. This was exactly what I wanted to know.
I should have watched this before going to the store this morning, now I have to go back and get some banana peppers haha
I made up 2 jars last week and sampled them today. SOLID recipe!
Great timing for pickling and powder videos! Thank you both for the awesome content!
Oh my! I'm already tasting this just by watching, looks tasty.
That looks super easy. Thanks guys
Thanks for all your pepper wisdom starting last fall when I saved peppers over for the first time… : ) … after many setbacks, I’ve realized that peppers don’t get tired of trying to grow… I have to not grow tired of learning the fine art… I, Fred am a Pepper Head. The peppers survived and thrived!… Go Geeks : ) 🐸
This came out just in time for my Hungarian hot wax peppers! Thanks!
@biebermyballs100
2 жыл бұрын
Those have been hard to eat for me
Great video. I love the lay out of your kitchen BTW. Thanks!
Great video. I’ll definitely be making this. Thank you!! 😊👍
Beautiful peppers, thanks for the show.
You make it seem so much easier than some of these ppl make it sometimes.. good job
Thank you… Simple and concise instructions with some added information… Video well done
Perfect timing. About to start harvesting my first batch of banana peppers. Stay safe this weekend.
@PepperGeek
2 жыл бұрын
Sounds good - thanks, you too!
Made a batch this evening! We camp home from a camping trip and all my hot pepper plants had grown like crazy!
Made a quart of these last week and am now planning on adding more banana pepper plants to my garden next year. Fabulous recipe! Many thanks for sharing
Awesome video, thank you Pepper geeks!
garlic and dill are absolutely required!
Informative videos, makes me look forward to growing peppers when I get my own place.
Thanks for sharing this since I just harvested some peppers and watching videos to get ideas for storage.
Such a clear, calming voice. Great vid 👍
I love saving the pickle juice from my favorite pickles from a jar and i put my sliced sweet Banana peppers in the pickle juice and they come out great! Thanks for the video!
@judycharl1173
9 күн бұрын
My grandmother used to do the same thing, except she’d do carrot sticks instead. She’d bring the pickle juice to a boil, cool just slightly and pour it over the carrots placed in the canning jar. Really good!
@joematty1353
9 күн бұрын
@@judycharl1173 I will have to try it. Thanks!
sweet you guys! thank you. i'm headed out to pick some peppers!
I made this recipe. Amazing result! Thank you so much.
@PepperGeek
10 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
Pickles? Fantastic
Perfect! 👍 Easy peeezy!
I use this recipe and add turmeric. It’s EXCELLENT! Everyone I’ve given these to have raved about them. I make some with jalapeño and some without.
Always a great video.
Cubanelle should live in a gar also! Great instructions and I will be doing some for out of season flavor. Thank you " Pepper Folks." Peppers are my favorite
Chopsticks perfect. Thanks. I've been harvesting hundreds each week.
@PepperGeek
2 жыл бұрын
😦 Nice!
Great recipe! Can't wait to try this. Cheers from Minnesota!
Right on bud im growing peppers for the first time and im hoping I will have enough to make this worthwhile!!!!
Yay.. sounds yummy...
Thanks for the video. I will try this tomorrow.
@PepperGeek
11 ай бұрын
Hope you enjoy :) we actually just made our first batch of the year, still one of our favorites!
Trying this for my first time pickling anything! Planted both banana and jalapeños this year and needed something to do with them.
Guys, that crunch sounded so "sweet", LOL. I can't wait to try this recipe. Seriously, you are my go-to for pepper knowledge. Have a great day.
@BigboiiTone
Жыл бұрын
Yeah it was right up in my ear there. Kinda like that asmr stuff all the zoomers are listening to
Awesome video, thank you for the lesson…..
so close to my deli style pickled peppers - im hoping to do a batch of this today.
That crunch :o
Thanks!
This is the year of pepper abundance in my garden this summer (still haven’t got a ripe tomato, though ☹️). So glad to see this video. Pickled peppers were on our table most days when I was a kid. Definitely going to make this recipe. Thanks.
@georgeprout42
2 жыл бұрын
Swap? In the UK my tomatoes are ripening nicely, peppers weren't happy this year though. Plenty of ann and bac, but it's not looking like I'll even get a flower on any of the chinense varieties.
I swear you all are in my head. I just bought the stuff to pickle my banana peppers. I’m happy I waited to try your recipe.
@PepperGeek
2 жыл бұрын
😂🔮 Hope you enjoy!
Amazing!
Thank you very much you are so awesome thank you very much for sharing everything and a amazing recipe I’m just starting growing peppers and you guys are amazing 🤩
@PepperGeek
Жыл бұрын
Excellent, hope you enjoy the recipe and keep growing peppers!
Did your recipe last night and already had to break into him today it's a good recipe plus it was our first time doing it thank you
Good video. Well done
Well done! Pretty much the same recipe Mom always used minus two dill heads.
Tried this recipe and came out great i added turmeric and dill. They are addictively good.
@PepperGeek
2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear, sounds like a good addition of flavors
Quick pickled banana peppers are my favorite! Thanks for the video! I usually follow about the same recipe but I’ll throw a super hot in one jar to really up the spice. Cheers!
@PepperGeek
2 жыл бұрын
Yep that does the trick too - gotta get the heat in there somehow
@twiztedmind864
2 жыл бұрын
Ol' pepper ranger in the comments
Hey guys, I did hot banana peppers as well. Super awesome
Thank you I'm going to make
@PepperGeek
9 ай бұрын
Hope you enjoy!
Awesome
People use all sorts of different seeds, berries, spices, and vinegars to nudge pickles into different directions. I recommend experimenting, lotsa fun. Juniper berries are my latest - they add a subtle mystery flavor that no one can identify.
😉 thank you!!
Thanks! Going to do some banana peppers
@PepperGeek
2 жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy! Let us know how they turn out.
New SUB!! This is just in time for me to make use of all m banana peppers. Thanks and I like our channel.
Growing banana peppers and really hope they produce enough peppers to do this with bc this looks delicious can’t wait to use this this summer thanks for the video !
@PepperGeek
2 жыл бұрын
Heck yeah! You’re going to have a great harvest and I hope you love the pickles 😄
@MommyBee1589
2 жыл бұрын
@@PepperGeek I’ve got 6 already and 3 jalapeños so I came back to make this!! Thanks for the content!!
Thanks😁🌶🌶
fantastic video. i learned a lot.
I use Hungarian wax peppers with same receipt, much better with the spicy heat….great video….!!
Great video! Even though it's a year old, I thought I'd add a twist to it. I experiment a lot with adding different spices to the pickling brine such as tumeric. If you enjoy Asian cuisine, one of my favorites is to add curry powder. I know that may sound odd but they are really good!
@PepperGeek
11 ай бұрын
Not odd at all, sounds like a delicious take on it!
@wherami
10 ай бұрын
Funny I just did that exact thing too
We usually use most of our banana capsicums along with our bell capsicums, might have to save a few. We are also going to try mild paprika this year, wonder if that will offer enough kick.
What a pleasant alternative to videos with insipid music trax throughout. Luv the simplicity.
It’s so true I found banana peppers to be lacking in sweetness and it wasn’t until I missed one that ended up ripening to a brilliant red that I discovered was when they were super delicious now I pick them once they begin to have a slight orange and any color variation after that. I found them to still be lovely and crunchy enough for me but everyone is different. Anyway just thought I’d mention. I’ve got one banana pepper plant that I’m growing indoors hydroponically and it’s producing soooo many peppers it’s fantastic!! I really like this pepper plant for indoor growing because I can heavily trim the leaves and it just focuses it’s growth on growing peppers instead of replacing the leaves the way lunchbox sweet peppers or bell peppers tend to do. Also did you know if you are growing a pepper plant in a garden you can cut stems from it and shake off all insects and bring it indoors and put the stems in water and they will grow roots and begin growing their own pepper plant!! I learned this recently and it’s so much faster then beginning from seed! So I’m always going to be able to keep this plant growing for many many years to come it’s over a year old now and still producing. I’m absolutely amazed I was able to do this! The only “fancy” equipment is a 70litre storage container with a lid that I cut a small hole in the middle and wrapped the whole thing in aluminum foil shiny side out to ensure no algae in the water. Then popped the plant in and wrapped tin foil around the stem to give it extra support and in the water I used hydroponic nutrients as per instructions on bottles I used general hydroponics brand. And a full spectrum cheap $50 grow light and banana peppers year round!! I’m loving this!! Next up banana pickles!!! ❤️ I’m new to indoor growing and I also found that getting an air stone with an air pump gives the roots more oxygen and the plant is loving it! I can’t remember the prices but definitely no more then $50 and that’s the air pump with 4 valves and air stone and air tubing. Thank you soooo much for this recipe! I may get a few more banana pepper plants growing now that I have a way to use them besides just fresh which we absolutely love! No need for them to ever go into a fridge until now in a jar…LOL! Mother inlaw won’t be too happy because she was getting my over abundance but won’t be anymore. Lol pickled peppers I’m making this today!
@latriciacagle4873
10 ай бұрын
So glad to read your comment. I’m just getting ready to do this. I found a four port pump with air stones for $26 on Amazon. I got frosting buckets free from the bakery department at my local grocery store. I found 6 grow lights that are 24” long for $70 on Amazon. I start my seeds in a tabletop hydroponic system to move into the DWC buckets. In addition to the banana peppers I plan on growing parthenocarpic cucumbers and maybe some other peppers. I’m growing micro dwarf tomatoes, lettuce, and herbs in other tabletop hydroponic systems. Most of this is set up in a large walk-in closet but I have some of the really small tabletop systems with my house plants. I like the one with lavender in the bedroom.
I’ve tried this recipe a few times and the one change I’ve made is adding a few halved jalapeños to the brine when bringing to a boil. It’s the only way I’ve found to give the rings a decent kick
Mouth watering! Thanks for the video. What are some variations or other spices to try?
@PepperGeek
2 жыл бұрын
You can try turmeric, dill, oregano, bay leaf or coriander. Experiment with different pepper additions for different flavors. Enjoy!
WOW!! that crunch is soo inspiring! Can’t wait too try this…still trying too figure out colour…Canada has such a short season….any brand of f seeds that you guys can recommend that I can get from Canada? Have sweet now, but prefer hot! 🥰
I use them fresh from my garden in my salad’s and on sandwiches. Go light even though they are sweet they do have a slight bitterness, but that is usually taken up by the salad dressing or with sandwiches rhe mayonnaise. I use maybe 1/2 to 3/4 in salads or on sandwich
@leannekenyoung
2 жыл бұрын
It’s so true I found banana peppers to be lacking in sweetness and it wasn’t until I missed one that ended up ripening to a brilliant red that I discovered was when they were super delicious now I pick them once they begin to have a slight orange and any color variation after that. I found them to still be lovely and crunchy enough for me but everyone is different. Anyway just thought I’d mention. I’ve got one banana pepper plant that I’m growing indoors hydroponically and it’s producing soooo many peppers it’s fantastic!! I really like this pepper plant for indoor growing because I can heavily trim the leaves and it just focuses it’s growth on growing peppers instead of replacing the leaves the way lunchbox sweet peppers or bell peppers tend to do. Also did you know if you are growing a pepper plant in a garden you can cut stems from it and shake off all insects and bring it indoors and put the stems in water and they will grow roots and begin growing their own pepper plant!! I learned this recently and it’s so much faster then beginning from seed! So I’m always going to be able to keep this plant growing for many many years to come it’s over a year old now and still producing. I’m absolutely amazed I was able to do this! The only “fancy” equipment is a 70litre storage container with a lid that I cut a small hole in the middle and wrapped the whole thing in aluminum foil shiny side out to ensure no algae in the water. Then popped the plant in and wrapped tin foil around the stem to give it extra support and in the water I used hydroponic nutrients as per instructions on bottles I used general hydroponics brand. And a full spectrum cheap $50 grow light and banana peppers year round!! I’m loving this!! Next up banana pickles!!! ❤️
I always love pickling that involves no pickling
I used to go 1:1 water vinegar, how do you like 1:2? Thanks!
I usually replace part of the water with white wine. It's great.
@PepperGeek
Жыл бұрын
😯 Now that is good thinkin...
Sweeeeeeet ✊🏾😎
Pickled hot banana peppers have been my favorite since I was a kid many moons ago. Try adding some star anise in with your spice on a jar. Don't think you'll be disappointed.
I mostly just do pickled jalapenos, but very similar brine. One thing I'd recommend is using apple cider vinegar instead of white vinegar. I find it adds a bit more nuance to the flavour and it's a bit less cloying without even needing to add as much sugar, but if yours is less than the 5% acidity just increase the vinegar:water ration a bit to balance it out.
@tomc8115
2 жыл бұрын
I used apple cider vinegar as well. Also, I try and cut back on whatever sugar is recommended in a recipe. Another great and timely video. Thank you.
@larrym7442
2 жыл бұрын
I recently tried rice wind vinegar. Has a real nice flavor and less cloudy then apple cider.
@Vicariously_gifted
Жыл бұрын
@@tomc8115 hard to cut back on a tbsp but I here you. Did you know has more sugar than the avg person in the early 1800s has in 5 days
@seeshell6440
10 ай бұрын
Also, the flower end should be removed . The enzymes reside there.
i know this was last years video but i planted sweet banana peppers next to sweet bell peppers and i think it might have crossed because i got a few red sweet banana peppers and also I live in Pennsylvania and our garden didnt do so well this year hopefully next year would be better
Works great with some chunked fresh pineapple and fresh cilantro!
I just discovered that tomato horn worms love Jalapeño peppers and grapes. 😢. Got rid of 4 THW's today.
I sometimes take bread and butter pickles when empty and slice up jalapenos and put in the juice. Wonder what bread and butter banana peppers would taste like?
i love my seeds and get as many as i can in the jar,
What is the best way to store peppers while I wait to get enough of a harvest to can? I know you can freeze tomatoes whole, can you freeze peppers?
Can you also make this recipe with whole peppers instead of slicing them?
Definitely put a porch on it 👍🏻
What do you use them with besides salad? I am a newbie to peppers.
mm you don't salt them first like cukes? Also I didn't used to use a lot of sugar but people kept asking for more sweetness.. what do I know lol ! I've been canning for years but always looking for new tips.. thanks PG, beautiful technique!
Serrano peppers are another good choice for pickling.
@PepperGeek
2 жыл бұрын
Yes they are!
@tomc8115
2 жыл бұрын
P.s. Blending in pickled peppers to your favorite dip recipe goes great with veggies like sliced bell peppers or cucumber chips. Cool treat with a little heat!
Just planted me some sweet banana peppers
I tried this recipe and they turned out great. Four XL ripe, yellow banana peppers plus one large jalapeño was enough to pack one large Mason jar. I have about a quarter of the jar left now and was going to try frying the remaining ones. Have you guys ever tried frying them? Seems simple enough just draining and coating in seasoned flour. Thanks.
@daniellebutler2549
10 ай бұрын
Fried banana peppers are delicious!
I did make these and did the water bath. There was a small jar left over so after they cooled we tasted them. They were so soggy it was awful. So I guess you have to use the pickle crisp if you want crispy peppers canned? And I so wanted to do natural. Any suggestions???
USDA is your best source for preserving peppers long term. Letting them sit in the fridge for 2 weeks before opening, yields the best tasting, my opinion.
I pickle peppers every year. I do not boil the brine but mix it all at room temperature. I pack my jars after I run them in the dishwasher first to clean them. Then I pack my peppers into them and add the brine. I made a vacuum sealer out of an old pressure cooking pot and use my vacuum pump from my air conditioning tools with it. I loosely set the boiled lids on the jars and just screw the bands on them until the lids just make contact with the jar loosely. I place them into the pressure pot and put the lid on. I then place a vacuum pump on the pot until it is at a vacuum. Then when you release the vacuum on the pot you will hear all the jars click shut. I then tighten the rings just a small amount more and store the jars in a cool place. We've had jars that are good for more then two years this way. They may keep longer but I never can keep them to long before we eat them all.
I made your recipe, no sugar... amazing!! Thanks for sharing this recipe... you're awesome!! Question, what can i do with the left over liquid, after all the peppers are used? It smells amazing and I'm hoping not to waste it if possible. Can i use the liquid to make another batch?
@PepperGeek
2 жыл бұрын
That’s great that they were tasty without the sugar! You can reuse the brine as long as you’re doing the quick pickles and not long term canning.
@judycharl1173
2 жыл бұрын
Also great to pickle thinly sliced carrot sticks! We reheat the brine before pouring over the carrots. Store in fridge. Or use a mix of cauliflower florets, sliced carrot, red bell pepper, etc. Probably great with baby okra, too, though we haven’t tried that yet.
How soon do you put them in the fridg?? While the jar is still hot??
Hi, if I get the seeds out of a pickled pepper from a store bought jar, can I sow them?
Y’all should make nachos recipe video using these
@PepperGeek
2 жыл бұрын
yummmm, good idea
I definitely should have watched this before I started my process. I’ve been here for hours getting the veins and seeds out AFTER cutting them into rings… 🤪🥴
Can you do these in boiling water bath for longer time to preserve?
I live in the north and its trickier to get peppers growing. I have had luck with Bannana and Jimmy Nardello. Slugs got them this year. I may get some cayennes that can be real decorative for a wreath. Going to remember this recipe, thanks. "Maybe next year" is a popular garden saying, lol.
@PepperGeek
2 жыл бұрын
😆it is definitely a common phrase around our household too.
@ijones79
2 жыл бұрын
Where from in the north? I live in central Saskatchewan and do HHW every year, I have to start them early in the house.
@zwhirlwhorled7570
2 жыл бұрын
@@ijones79 Zone 4 in New England. In the Valleys it is more achievable. Another challenge is our elevation and north east exposure. Making raised beds out of old twelve inch pots, hilling soil and black plastic is the only way from me to increase soil temps for productivity. And ever year I say Im never doing that again. This year trading my extra tomato harvest for a ladies extra peppers.
@ijones79
2 жыл бұрын
@@zwhirlwhorled7570 wow that does sound like a challenge.
I will be using your recipe to pick on my banana peppers this week and I hope they turn out well. Do they lose any of their crunch if you preserve them with a water bath?
@PepperGeek
2 жыл бұрын
We recommend using pickle crisper for the best long term crunch if you plan to can them, they can definitely become less crunchy