Sweet Pickled Banana Peppers Recipe

Spice up your summer with these incredibly easy Sweet Pickled Banana Peppers! Perfect for topping hot dogs, burgers, sandwiches, or enjoying on their own, this recipe is a flavor explosion. We use a vibrant mix of banana peppers, jalapeños, and Anaheim peppers for a medium heat kick, but feel free to customize with your favorite peppers. These pickles are so simple to make, and they seal beautifully without water bath canning (though we provide instructions if you prefer). Get ready for a delicious, crunchy, and slightly sweet pickle that will become your new go-to condiment!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 274.8 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 3.8 (69 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sweet Pickled Banana Peppers

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How to Make Sweet Pickled Banana Peppers

  1. Combine vinegar, sugar, salt, and water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar and salt are completely dissolved.
  2. Add peppercorns, mustard seeds, and red pepper flakes to the boiling mixture. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. Wash and thoroughly dry all peppers. Remove stems and slice peppers into desired thickness (about 1/4 inch slices).
  4. Pack the sliced peppers tightly into clean, sterilized canning jars, leaving about 1/2 inch headspace at the top.
  5. Carefully pour the hot pickling liquid over the peppers, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
  6. Remove any air bubbles by gently running a non-metallic utensil along the sides of the jar.
  7. Wipe the jar rims clean with a damp cloth. Place lids and rings on jars, tightening fingertip tight.
  8. If water bath canning (recommended for longer shelf life): Process jars in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes. Make sure jars are fully submerged in water during processing.
  9. Allow jars to cool completely. You should hear a popping sound as the jars seal. If a jar doesn't seal, store it in the refrigerator and use within 2 months.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

223g

Fat

0g

Carbs

20g