crispy hot pepper rings

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Wellsville, OH
Updated on Apr 26, 2014

I looked for years for a good hot pepper recipe where the peppers stayed crisp. This is that recipe!

prep time 30 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield

Ingredients

  • 1 peck - hot hungarian wax peppers
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 3 quarts water
  • 1 quart vinegar
  • 13 tablespoons salt
  • 13 cloves garlic
  • 6 1/2 teaspoons oregano, dried
  • 13 pinches alum
  • 13 tablespoons vegetable oil

How To Make crispy hot pepper rings

  • Step 1
    Prepare 13 pint canning jars by washing in dish washer or boiling to make sure they are sterile.
  • Step 2
    Wearing rubber gloves, wash the peppers, cut the tops off and remove some of the seeds. ( the more seeds the hotter). Slice into rings.
  • Step 3
    Prepare jars by putting 1 T oil, 1T salt, 1 clove garlic, 1 pinch alum, and 1/2 t oregano into each jar. Top with peppers to within 1/2 inch of top of jar.
  • Step 4
    Bring water, sugar, and vinegar to a boil. Pour hot solution into each jar to within 1/2 inch of top. Remove air bubbles and wipe jar rim. Place a clean hot lid on each jar and seal with ring. Turn jars upside down for 30 minutes Yield 13 pints.

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