Easy Refrigerator Pickled Pepper Recipe
- Peppers of choice
- 1 cup Filtered water
- 1 cup White vinegar
- 1 tbsp Sea salt, kosher or pickling
- 1 tbsp Sugar
- Fresh dill, a few sprigs (small handful)
- 2–3 cloves Fresh garlic, light crushed
- Peppercorns, to taste (about a dozen per jar)
- 1 pinch celery seed
- 1 grape, horseradish, oak or black tea leaf (optional, to preserve maximum pepper crunch)
- Add the fresh dill, cloves of crushed garlic, celery seed and peppercorns to the bottom of a jar (and an optional grape, horseradish, black tea or oak leaves for extra crunch).
- Prepare the brine by adding the vinegar, water, sugar, and salt in a saucepan on the stovetop. Heat until the sugar and salt dissolve, but then allow the brine to cool slightly before adding to peppers.
- Wash the peppers. Poke each pepper with a sharp knife in a couple places to allow the brine to penetrate the peppers.
- Carefully pack the peppers into the jar, trying to fit as many as possible inside.
- Pour the brine over the top of the peppers until they are completely submerged. Top off with more brine or vinegar if settling occurs.
- Add a lid to the jar and refrigerate for 2 to 3 weeks before enjoying. Use within 6 months for best quality and flavor.