How To Make Pepperoncini Brine Food

PICKLED BANANA PEPPERS

Steps:

• Place the garlic, bay leaf and peppercorns in the bottom of a 1 quart (1 liter) glass jar. Pack in the sliced peppers.Place the vinegar, water, sugar and salt in a small pot and bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar and salt are dissolved. Pour the hot vinegar over the peppers until the peppers, pressing them down with a butter knife to eliminate air pockets.Close the lid tightly and let it cool completely at room temperature and then transfer the jar to the fridge. For the best flavor let the jar sit for at least 1-2 weeks before using, occasionally giving the jar a good shake.

PEPPERONCINI

Steps:

• Wearing rubber gloves,cut pepper rings into 1/4 inch slices and rinse out seeds.
• Place peppers in a bowl and cover with cold salted water Let set 1 hours then drain.
• Bring brine mixture to a boil.
• Place 1/2 tsp pickling salt and 1 clove garlic in each clean hot pint jar.
• Pack peppers tightly into clean hot pint jars.
• Cover peppers with brine and lLeave 1/2 inch head space.
• Seal with hot sterilized lids and process for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath.
• Leave for at least 4 weeks to"cure" before using.

DILLED PICKLED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Sterilize jars.
• Mix brine ingredients and heat to a boil.
• Wash peppers and cut in half or quarters length wise removing the seeds.
• Heat lids.
• Pack peppers tightly in quart jars.
• Add 1 sprig of fresh dill or 1 tsp of dill weed to each jar.
• Add a clove of garlic to each jar.
• Add 1 tsp (scant) of alum to each jar.
• Fill each jar to within 1/2" of the top with the boiling brine.
• Wipe rim of jar, place lids and screw on bands finger-tip tight.
• Process in boiling water bath five minutes up to 1000 feet in elevation; ten minutes up to 6000 feet; fifteen minutes over 6000 feet.
• When the jars have been processed in boiling water for the recommended time, turn off the heat and remove the canner lid. Wait 5 minutes before removing jars.
• Using a jar lifter, remove the jars one at a time, being careful not to tilt the jars. Carefully place them directly onto a towel or cake cooling rack, leaving at least one inch of space between the jars during cooling. Avoid placing the jars on a cold surface or in a cold draft.
• Let the jars sit undisturbed while they cool, from 12 to 24 hours. Do not tighten ring bands on the lids or push down on the center of the flat metal lid until the jar is completely cooled.

PARTY PEPPERONCINI

Steps:

• Drain the peppeoncinis and cut the ends off. I usually squeeze the seed bundle out, but you don't have to.
• Very lightly brush each slice of salami with olive oil.
• Put a slice of provolone on each slice of salami and lightly brush with olive oil again. (If the provolone is wider than the salami, just fold it down on one side, then roll long-wise.).
• Wrap salami and provolone around pepperoncini and secure with a toothpick.
• Cover and refrigerate.
• Note: If the provolone is significantly larger in diameter than the salami, only get half as many slices of provolone and cut them in half.

CHARRED CORN AND PEPPERONCINI RELISH WITH BASIL

Steps:

• Light a grill and preheat for at least 10 minutes or preheat a grill pan.
• In a large bowl, whisk the vinegar with the sugar until dissolved. Add the onion, pepperoncini and a pinch of salt and let stand while you grill the corn.
• Brush the corn with vegetable oil and season with salt and pepper, then grill over moderately high heat, turning frequently until tender and blistered in spots. Let cool slightly, then, using a serrated knife, cut the kernels off the cobs.
• Add the corn and the 1 tablespoon of oil to the onions and toss; season with salt and pepper. Let the relish stand for at least 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, to let the flavors meld. Add the basil just before serving.