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    Home » Canning and Preserving

    Pickled Peppers

    LAST UPDATED: October 27, 2019 PUBLISHED: August 25, 2019 By Pam Greer 14 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    These pickled peppers are so easy and delicious,  you'll always want to have a jar in your fridge!  Use them on salads, sandwiches and they are wonderful on an cheese board! 

    Jar filled with pickled peppers in front of a blue bowl filled with peppers.

    Sweet Peppers

    Last week my grocery store had those bags of mini sweet peppers on sale, buy one get one for a penny.  Of course, I came home with 4 bags and no idea what to do with them!

    They languished in my fridge for a few days until I decided I'd better figure out what to do!  

    Then it hit me ...  Peter Piper Picked a Peck of Pickled Peppers!  I'd pickle them.   

    Since it was a bazillion degrees outside and the thought of getting out the big canning pot was more than I could bear, I did my most favorite type of pickling - quick pickles - also known as refrigerator pickles.  

    Vinegar, water, sugar, salt and peppers - to make pickled peppers.

    Ingredients to Make Quick Pickled Peppers

    The beauty of quick pickles is that they are so versatile.  You can make them as simple or as complex as you'd like.  Since I had never made quick pickled peppers before, I decided to keep it simple.  

    • Vinegar - I used a rice vinegar for it's delicate flavor, you could use white, white wine, or apple cider. 
    • Water - I use filtered tap water.
    • Sugar - I use less processed cane sugar, but white will be fine. 
    • Salt - use kosher or pickling salt, regular table salt has additives in it. 

    Jar filled with sliced pickles and pickling fluid in a measuring cup.

    How to Make Refrigerator Pickled Peppers

    Begin by washing the jar or jars that you are going to use.  

    Thinly slice the sweet peppers.  I used all sweet peppers, but you could use hot peppers or a mix of sweet and hot.   Pack the peppers firmly in the jar. 

    In a small sauce pan, heat the vinegar, water, sugar and salt over medium heat until it comes to a boil.  Stirring often to dissolve the sugar and salt. 

    Pour the warm brine over the peppers.   Let the peppers cool to room temperature, then put a lid on them and store in the fridge.  They should keep for 2 to 3 months, but believe me, they won't last that long! 

    If you have any peppers leftover, you have to try these Sweet and Tangy Roasted Mini Peppers! 

    Jar of pickled peppers in front of a bowl of peppers.

    These Sweet Pickled Peppers are the Best! 

    Oh my gosh, these are so good!  I've already made 2 more jars.  We have been having them on a salad almost every day.  I even scooped some out for a quick nibble, while I was looking for something else in the fridge! 

    These are very basic, just letting the flavor of the peppers to shine through. 

    You can easily add some variations:

    • Garlic Cloves - whole, smashed or sliced
    • Fresh Ginger - peeled and sliced thinly. 
    • Pickling Spices - like turmeric, dill, peppercorns, or fennel seeds.
    • Fresh Herbs - thyme, dill, oregano, or rosemary would all be great. 
    • Dried Herbs - thyme, dill, oregano, or rosemary. 
    • Peppers - use hot or a combination of hot and sweet. 

    Once you start doing quick pickles, it's hard to stop!  They are so easy and so good. 

    More Easy Quick Pickles:

    Quick Pickled Radishes - these have a strong aroma when you open the jar, but just wait till you taste how good they are! 

    Winey Asparagus Pickles - these asparagus pickles are the best! 

    Refrigerator Bread and Butter Pickles - a must for a cheese board or appetizer tray! 

    Quick Pickled Onions - I don't like raw onions, so I use these in any recipe that calls for raw onions! 

    Thai Pickled Cabbage - delicious on top of stir fries or fried rice! 

    For even more recipes, be sure and follow my Canning And Preserving Board on Pinterest. 

    Jar of quick pickled peppers
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    5 from 16 votes

    Quick Pickled Peppers

    These Quick Pickled Peppers are so easy and so delicious! You can easily add herbs and other ingredients for a variety.
    Course Condiment
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes minutes
    Servings 10
    Calories 23kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cup sweet peppers thinly sliced
    • 1 ½ cups rice vinegar
    • ½ cup water
    • 2 tbsp sugar
    • 1 teaspoon salt kosher or pickling

    Instructions

    • Wash and dry the jar(s) that you plan on using.
    • Thinly slice the peppers and pack them into the jar.
    • Combine the vinegar, water, sugar and salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, over medium heat, stirring until the sugar and salt dissolve.
    • Pour the warm vinegar over the peppers.
    • Let cool to room temperature then put a lid on them and store in the refrigerator.

    Notes

    These will keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 months. 
    Salt - do not use table salt, it has unwanted additives. 
    You can add fresh or dried herbs, fresh ginger (peeled and thinly sliced),  and/or garlic cloves. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 23kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 235mg | Potassium: 47mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 700IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg

     

     

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    Comments

    1. Toni says

      August 29, 2021 at 10:17 am

      5 stars
      I love this! So quick and easy to make!

      Reply
    2. Kayla says

      August 27, 2021 at 11:02 am

      5 stars
      Loving these pickled peppers! Such a fun tangy dish!

      Reply
    3. Natalie says

      August 27, 2021 at 8:31 am

      5 stars
      Great idea. I never used peppers for pickling. But I will definitely give this a try. Interesting that you used rice viniger. Yum!

      Reply
    4. Liz says

      August 05, 2021 at 7:16 am

      5 stars
      I have some peppers in my garden, just waiting for me to pick them! This recipe will be perfect to make to use them up!

      Reply
    5. Alberta says

      July 25, 2021 at 10:51 pm

      Has anybody put pickled peppers in their fried cabbage and sausage? PLEASE SEND ME A RECIPE ON THAT! THANK YOU

      Reply
    6. Jane says

      September 06, 2019 at 4:21 am

      I have never had Pickled Peppers, so curious to know how it tastes. Thank you for sharing the recipe!

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        September 06, 2019 at 8:40 am

        They are very good. Taste is similar to regular pickles only a little sweeter because the peppers are sweet!

        Reply
    7. Neha says

      August 25, 2019 at 11:35 pm

      Such a vibrant and delish recipe for homemade pickles. Loving the idea of adding fresh herbs to them.

      Reply
    8. Andrea says

      August 25, 2019 at 7:37 pm

      5 stars
      I just bought 2 bags of sweet peppers and was wondering what to do with them. This is awesome!

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        August 26, 2019 at 2:20 pm

        It's so good!

        Reply
    9. Jess says

      August 25, 2019 at 6:09 pm

      5 stars
      I've never had pickled sweet peppers before but I sure want to now! They look gorgeous! YUM!

      Reply
    10. Lisa Huff says

      August 25, 2019 at 5:17 pm

      Wow buy one get one for a penny is a great deal! I haven't seen them on sale near us but need to look. Pickling them is a great idea!

      Reply
    11. Tonje says

      August 25, 2019 at 4:11 pm

      5 stars
      I've actually never tried to pickle anything, but this looks so easy! And what a great idea to pickle peppers, I can imagine this being so nice with hummus in a sandwich. Thanks for the recipe, I will definitely try it!

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        August 25, 2019 at 4:27 pm

        They would be perfect with hummus!

        Reply

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