I would like to knowthe quickest way to pickle peppers from my garden?

Answer 1

Why go to all the trouble pickling when all you have to do is wash them blanch them and freeze them?

Answer 2

4 pounds peppers washed and seeded and cut do not cut smaller than 1 inch by 1 inch (small ones may be left whole. )
3 cups white vinegar
3 cups water
1/3 cup pickling salt
put water, vinegar, and salt into pot and bring to boil.keep at a slow boil .
pack tightly into 1/2 pint or smaller jars the peppers
be sure the lids and seals are sitting in very hot water just under the boil is good.
when all peppers are packed pour the brine over the peppers and immediately secure the seals onto jars.
invert jars and set onto the lids pushing them together to keep the heat for a while. one by one they should pop signalling they are sealed allow to sit upside down until completely cooled then put into cold storage for at least 3 weeks before using.
if a bit of spicy flavour is wanted add 1/2 teaspoon of pickling spice to every jar before packing in peppers.then proceed as usual.
try this recipe with jalapenos, these are really great on nachos.

.

Answer 3

http://fooddownunder.com/cgi-bin/recipe.cgi?r=159557

Here is a very simple recipe, requiring just vinegar, salt, sugar, and garlic (if you want). You can use white vinegar instead of cider vinegar if you prefer.