Many people are fond of hot chili pepper. However, pickling pepper is not a pleasant job. Here we choose a simple pepper pickling recipe: Always be sure to wash and dry your chili peppers before pickling them. Also, sterilize any jars and jar lids before using. Boil them on the stove for a half hour, or throw them in the dishwasher for a cycle or two. Here are a couple of pickling recipes to help get you started:

Simple Pepper Pickling Recipe

This is a bit like you'll find in some typical Mexican restaurants. Great when you want to serve the peppers as a side dish or at a picnic, especially if you like spicy carrots like I do.

Ingredients:

Directions:

• Bring the white vinegar to a boil in a small pot.
• Add the sliced carrots, boil 10 minutes.
• Add remaining ingredients. Simmer 10 minutes.
• Remove from heat. Pour Contents into a jar (or several jars), screw on jar lid, and let cool.
• Refrigerate.