Crunchy Store‑Style Pickled Green Peppers – 10‑Day Fermentation

Pepper Pickling Like Store‑Bought

(Crunchy Store‑Style Pickled Green Peppers)

Discover how to transform bright green chilies into a tangy, crunchy snack that’s as fresh as the market aisle. With just a few simple steps and common pantry staples, you’ll have homemade pickled peppers bursting with flavor in record time.

Ingredients

• ½ kg fresh green hot peppers (small or sweet).
• 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced.
• ½ cup white vinegar.
• ⅓ cup kosher salt.
• ¼ tsp sugar.
• Water as needed (to fill the jar).

Method

1. Wash the peppers under running water and cut a small slit into each one with a knife.
2. Combine the peppers in a large, thoroughly clean jar and add the sliced garlic, letting them sit for a few minutes.
3. Prepare the brine by pouring water, vinegar, salt, and sugar into a pot, stirring until fully dissolved.
4. Boil the mixture, then remove the pot from heat and allow the liquid to cool completely.
5. Pour the cooled brine over the peppers, seal the jar tight, and refrigerate for 10 days to allow the flavors to meld.
6. Open the jar after 10 days, remove the contents, and enjoy the crisp, zesty pickled peppers.