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    Bless This Mess > Life on the Farm > Our Family > Our Garden > Preserving the Harvest

    Quick and Easy Refrigerator Pickled Banana Peppers

    Published: Sep 5, 2014 · Modified: Feb 26, 2020 by Melissa · 61 Comments

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    Refrigerator Pickled Banana Peppers | Easy Pickled Peppers Recipe

    Easy refrigerator pickled banana peppers are perfect on top of salads, inside sandwiches, or just plain for a late-night, tart and crispy snack (don’t judge!).

    You’ll also want to give Quick Pickled Cucumbers and Onions, Grandma’s Quick Pickled Cucumbers - Refrigerator Pickles, and How to Pickle Peppers (Hot Water Bath Canning Method) a shot, too! These articles share simple ways to get pickled veggies -- and fast!

    Quick and Easy Refrigerator Pickled Banana Peppers

    Pickle lovers: unite! You will fall off your chair when you read this recipe and see just how easy it is to pickle banana peppers at home. Best news ever?! Perhaps… No need to can -- just pour the brine over the prepared peppers, and stick them in the fridge. The best part is that they last for MONTHS!

    I love all things pickles, and pickled banana peppers might just top my list. They are excellent on sandwiches, including hot grilled ham and cheese, perfect for salads, and I’d be fibbing if I said I didn’t eat them straight out of the jar late at night. They are that good (and tempting). These are a bit lighter in color than their store-bought counterparts, but all that means is there’s no preservatives or dyes added… Just plain old, all-natural peppers in a simple brine!

    Quick and Easy Refrigerator Pickled Banana Peppers

    Are pickled banana peppers healthy?

    They’re veggies, so yep! I’d count pickled peppers as a healthy snack or topping! They’re low in calories and fat, plus they contain a significant amount of vitamins A, C, and B6.

    How long do pickled banana peppers last?

    The true beauty of these peppers is that they last for a LONG time once they’re pickled and jarred! I keep mine for up to 3 or 4 months at a time… and they never last much longer than that with hungry hands dipping in and out of the jar!

    What goes good with banana peppers?

    Umm, what doesn’t go good with pickled banana peppers?! I love them on top of all the savory things: sandwiches, salads, enchiladas, egg bakes, and soups are all great places to throw on some pickled peppers.

    Quick and Easy Refrigerator Pickled Banana Peppers

     

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    Refrigerator Pickled Banana Peppers | Easy Pickled Peppers Recipe

    Quick and Easy Refrigerated Pickled Banana Peppers


    ★★★★★

    4.9 from 16 reviews

    • Author: Melissa Griffiths-Bless This Mess
    • Total Time: 10 minutes
    • Yield: About 4 pints 1x
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    This easy pickled banana pepper recipe is the best! No need to can, just pour brine over the prepared peppers and stick them in the fridge.


    Ingredients

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    • 2 pounds large banana peppers (16-20 peppers)
    • 1 clove garlic, cut into 4 pieces, or more to taste, optional
    • 4 cups water
    • 2 cups white vinegar
    • 2 tablespoons salt
    • 1 teaspoon celery seeds
    • 1 teaspoon black peppercorn

    Instructions

    1. Prepare the peppers by washing them and trimming of the top where the stem is. Slice the peppers in to ¼ inch rounds. Put the peppers into clean canning jars. Divide the garlic evenly among the jars and just drop it in.
    2. Bring the water to a boil. Remove it from the heat and add the vinegar and spices (including salt) and stir until the salt dissolves. Pour the hot liquid over the peppers in the jar, covering the peppers. Add a lid to the jar and refrigerate for at least 2 days before eating. These will stay good in the fridge for a few months.

    Notes

    The size of jar doesn't really matter, just use what you have on hand. These are excellent on salads, sandwiches, or served next to pizza. I just eat them out of the jar when I need a quick snack. Yum!

    You can remove the seeds if you like before adding the peppers to the jar.

    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 5 minutes
    • Category: Condiments
    • Method: Stovetop / Fridge
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: pickled banana peppers recipe, easy pickled peppers recipe, how to make pickled banana peppers

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    Here are a few other quick and easy pickling recipes you might like:

    • Quick Pickled Cucumbers and Onions
    • How To Pickle Peppers (Hot Water Bath Canning Method)
    • Homemade Pickling Spice Recipe
    • Grandma's Quick Pickled Cucumbers; Refrigerator Pickles
    • Sweet and Spicy Cucumbers and Vinegar
    • Quick Dilly Cucumbers in Vinegar
    • Midwestern Creamy Cucumber and Vinegar Salad

    These easy refrigerator pickled banana peppers take only 10 minutes to prepare, and they last a long time in the fridge to help dress up and make more delicious all your favorite savory foods!

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    1. Karen Mesikapp

      September 09, 2022 at 12:14 pm

      BEST PEPPERS EVER ! I get tons of banana peppers from my garden, and eat some of these every day on sandwiches. Also use in salads.

      ★★★★★

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    2. Mel

      August 10, 2022 at 11:49 am

      Thank you! My family loves this recipe. Is there a way to water bathe or can this specific recipe? We like regular vinegar vs. apple cider vinegar.

      ★★★★★

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      • Melissa

        August 11, 2022 at 9:40 am

        Do you have the Ball Blue Book? that's where I get my waterbath recipes for stuff like this!

    3. Holly

      April 30, 2022 at 10:22 am

      These were delicious! My husband is diabetic and recovering from a heart surgery so I was able to make these low carb and low sodium for us. Thank you so much!!

      ★★★★★

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      • Brian Swisher

        August 10, 2022 at 9:14 am

        Can't wait to get started.

    4. JILL

      October 23, 2021 at 5:36 pm

      I'm already impressed-- so fast compared to recipes I've used in the past. I had Anaheim chilis, so that's what I used. Looking forward to eating them !!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    5. Karla

      August 11, 2021 at 4:54 pm

      can i use dill weed rather than celery seed?

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      • Melissa

        August 12, 2021 at 2:11 pm

        I think it would work great!

    6. Gordon

      August 02, 2020 at 3:28 pm

      Can you use whole peppers instead of sliced peppers?

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      • Melissa

        August 04, 2020 at 3:30 pm

        Yep, just poke them with the tip of a knife so that the liquid can go inside of them.

    7. Cheryl

      July 07, 2020 at 5:08 pm

      Can I use apple cider vinegar?

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      • Melissa

        July 07, 2020 at 11:29 pm

        Yep, it'll work just great!

    8. Kathleen

      September 23, 2019 at 8:43 pm

      So wonderful! We have had a bumper crop of peppers this year and I have been sharing these. Many people have complimented them and asked for your recipe. Thanks for sharing.

      ★★★★★

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      • Melissa

        September 24, 2019 at 8:10 am

        Happy pickled pepper picking Kathleen! So glad you're having great success, I appreciate the comments and star review!

    9. Wendi D'Andrea

      September 08, 2019 at 2:15 pm

      Do I need to sterilize the jars before using this recipe or is washing enough?

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      • Melissa

        September 08, 2019 at 6:54 pm

        I just washed mine.. since I wasn't canning them to make them shelf stable I didn't think it was a big deal.

    10. Karen Mesikapp

      August 30, 2019 at 3:59 pm

      Easy to make, and TASTY ! The peppers stay crunchy.

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      • Melissa

        August 30, 2019 at 4:06 pm

        So glad you had success! I like that they stay crisp too!

    11. Dianne

      August 07, 2019 at 2:22 pm

      No....not banana peppers. https://www.pepperscale.com/pepperoncini-vs-banana-pepper/

      ★★★★★

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      • Dianne

        August 07, 2019 at 2:25 pm

        My comment was in reply to cafenitos comment.

    12. Debbie

      August 04, 2019 at 2:11 pm

      Are you using table salt or pickling salt?

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      • Melissa

        August 05, 2019 at 10:31 am

        For the fridge pickles I just use table salt!

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