Spicy Pickled Cucumbers and Peppers
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Serves: 20
 
Ingredients
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • 1½ Tbsp kosher salt
  • ½ Tbsp whole black peppercorns
  • ½ Tbsp dried minced onion
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1½ cups white vinegar
  • 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 2-3 jalapenos, thinly sliced
  • 6 banana peppers, thinly sliced
Instructions
  1. In a wide mouth one quart mason jar with lid, combine the sugar, salt, peppercorns, minced onion, crushed red pepper, garlic, and vinegar; shake vigorously for 30-45 seconds or until sugar and salt are well-dissolved.
  2. Add the cucumber, jalapeno, and banana pepper slices to the jar and top off with water that fills the jar nearly full to the brim. Fasten the lid and gently shake the jar to mix contents. Refrigerate for at least 2-3 days and up to 6 months before consuming.
Notes
Disclaimer: I was compensated for this post as a contribution to the 2014 McCormick Health & Wellness Blogger Program. All opinions are my own.
Recipe by Prevention RD at https://preventionrd.com/spicy-pickled-cucumbers-and-peppers/