Pickled Banana Peppers

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You love them on your deli sandwiches, so why not have them ready and waiting at home? This pickled banana peppers recipe is easy to make and surprisingly quick, especially if the focus is immediate eating and not canning (like this recipe expects.) Though the longer you let them sit in the brine, the tangier – and tastier – they will be. Let them sit for at least 24 hours, but if you can wait a week (we know, tough) they are even better!

PIckled Banana Peppers
Pickled banana peppers are a perfect side for salads and meats of all types

Obviously, they are delicious on sandwiches, but don’t overlook them as a simple side with grilled meats, as a salad ingredient, and as a delicious topper for hot dogs. Want more ideas? Check out our post: Eight Delicious Pickled Banana Pepper Uses.

Now, if you’re looking for a major step up in the pickled chili pepper department, take a look at our pickled habanero peppers recipe. Habaneros are much hotter than banana peppers (0 to 500 Scoville heat units compared to 100,000 to 350,000 SHU). So don’t think of this as a tiny step. Though, if you’re used to habanero heat, the natural sweetness of that chili is quite tasty with the pickled tang.

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Pickled Banana Peppers

Pickled Banana Peppers

Deliciously tangy with a mild heat
3.89 from 421 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Servings 4 pints
Calories 84 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 pound banana peppers approx. 10, seeded and sliced into rings
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups white vinegar
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds optional
  • 1 teaspoon celery seed optional

Instructions
 

  • Add the sliced banana peppers and minced garlic evenly Into two 1-quart mason jars (or 4 1-pint jars).
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the white vinegar, water, kosher salt, sugar, mustard seeds (optional), and celery seed (optional). Stir until the mix is completely dissolved and nearing boil, then remove from heat and allow the brine to cool to room temperature.
  • Add the brine to the mason jars, leaving 1/2 inch free at the top of each jar, then seal with a lid.
  • For best flavor, allow the banana peppers to pickle for a minimum of 24 hours or – even better – up to a week prior to eating.

Nutrition

Calories: 84kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gSodium: 3514mgPotassium: 290mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 385IUVitamin C: 94.2mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 0.9mg
Keyword Banana Pepper
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UPDATE NOTICE: This post was updated on June 24, 2024 to include new content.
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Mimi

Can I omit the garlic or is it mandatory?

Theresa

Should these go in refrigerator after covering with brine if your not canning?

gary-orlando

You forgot to include the peppers in step 2…you just sealed the brine by itself

Bonnie

I added some slices of jalapeno to give it a little heat.

bob Zimmerman

Hi PepperScale, I was wondering if i can use honey instead of sugar

bob Zimmerman

does it taste like the mount olive mild pepper rings

Toney

5 stars
Great recipe for banana peppers, I have already shared with my family members and friends.

Kelsey

5 stars
Thanks for this super simple recipe! I tried my first jar of banana peppers today and they tasted great. Canโ€™t wait to continue enjoying our gardens bounty in the coming months thanks to this awesome pickling recipe.

jamie samolewicz

5 stars
Love this recipe!! Do u think it would work for cauliflower too!?

jill

Can I successfully replace the white vinegar with apple cider vinegar?

Lisa

how long will they last after being canned

Linda

What happens if you put no salt in the peppers?

Leslie Westbrook

I made these but I pr them in a water bath to seal them so they would last longer. Boy oh boy they are twangy and we love them. Thank you

Samantha

Hi PepperScale, Im about to try out your pepper recipe, after finishing them do I put them in the fridge straight away or only after they have sat for 24hrs?

Laura

How long will these last after they’ve been pickled ?