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!
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 Refrigerated Pickled Banana Peppers
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: About 4 pints 1x
Description
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
- 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
- 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.
- 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
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!
Karen Mesikapp
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.
★★★★★
Mel
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.
★★★★★
Melissa
Do you have the Ball Blue Book? that's where I get my waterbath recipes for stuff like this!
Holly
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!!
★★★★★
Brian Swisher
Can't wait to get started.
JILL
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 !!
★★★★★
Karla
can i use dill weed rather than celery seed?
Melissa
I think it would work great!
Gordon
Can you use whole peppers instead of sliced peppers?
Melissa
Yep, just poke them with the tip of a knife so that the liquid can go inside of them.
Cheryl
Can I use apple cider vinegar?
Melissa
Yep, it'll work just great!
Kathleen
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.
★★★★★
Melissa
Happy pickled pepper picking Kathleen! So glad you're having great success, I appreciate the comments and star review!
Wendi D'Andrea
Do I need to sterilize the jars before using this recipe or is washing enough?
Melissa
I just washed mine.. since I wasn't canning them to make them shelf stable I didn't think it was a big deal.
Karen Mesikapp
Easy to make, and TASTY ! The peppers stay crunchy.
Melissa
So glad you had success! I like that they stay crisp too!
Dianne
No....not banana peppers. https://www.pepperscale.com/pepperoncini-vs-banana-pepper/
★★★★★
Dianne
My comment was in reply to cafenitos comment.
Debbie
Are you using table salt or pickling salt?
Melissa
For the fridge pickles I just use table salt!