how do i prepare jalapenio peppers for canning?

Question

i have gotten some fresh jalapenio peppers, and would like to know how to perpare them for canning.

Answer 1

There is really no prep to them except washing. Otherwise just fill your bottles with the peppers, add your hot vinegar brine of your choosing. You can also add a few sliced carrots and onions and peppercorns for flavoring. Cap and process in a water bath canner. Because of the vinegar you won't need a pressure canner.

One tip though - WEAR GLOVES just to be on the safe side. I didn't one year and my hands burned and swelled very badly from the capsicum contained in the chilies even though I didn't cut them open. Just a thought.