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April 11, 2019 · Last Modified: February 23, 2021

Pickled Banana Peppers Recipe

Canning Recipes, Pickling Recipes, Sous Vide

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pickled banana peppers in a bowl

These are the best pickled banana peppers because they are easy, crips, spicy and ready in hours instead of days. Canning crisp banana peppers have never been this quick or delicious!

spicy pickled banana peppers in a bowl with multiple jars of canned banana peppers around them

If you like to eat pickled or brined food items you will want to make my pickled beets, pickled onions, sous vide corned beef (not just for St. Patrick’s Day!) Be sure to add banana peppers or even Bisquick sausage balls to your next cheese board for when you want to nosh. 

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I use the sous vide method of cooking to quickly pickle banana peppers. The lower temperature ensures the peppers retain their crunch while having the sweet banana peppers pickled in hours instead of days. I have water bath canning instructions for those of you who do not have a sous vide.

If you are in York, Pa you NEED to head to The Left Bank Restaurant and try their flash-fried calamari with banana peppers. 

Banana peppers packed in a canning jar

How to store fresh banana peppers

Store fresh banana peppers in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to a week.*

pickled banana peppers

Spicy Pickled Banana Peppers Recipe Ingredients:

  • medium-sized banana peppers, fresh, stem, and seeds removed
  • canning salt
  • celery seeds
  • mustard seeds
  • peppercorns, whole
  • pinch turmeric (optional for color)
  • white vinegar, 5% acidity
  • water
  • sugar

Spicy Pickled Banana Peppers Recipe

Banana peppers packed in a canning jar

How To Pack Banana Peppers for Pickling

  1. Place the pickling spices in the bottom of the canning jar.
  2. Add the sliced banana pepper rings to the jar.
  3. Jiggle, shake and bang the peppers in the jar to ensure they are laying flat and taking up the least amount of space.
  4. Press the peppers down in the jar and repeat.
  5. Stop adding peppers when the peppers reach the bottom of the rings on the jar.
3 jars of spicy pickled banana pellers ready for the water bath sitting on a grey counter

Adding pickling brine to the banana pepper jars.

  1. Pour the brining liquid over the banana pepper rings.
  2. Use a plastic or bamboo stick to remove any air bubbles from the jar using a poking motion.
  3. Pour enough brine that the peppers are covered and there is 1/2″ headspace.
  4. Clean the rim and add a new lid and a clean ring.
  5. Finger tighten.
  6. Continue with the canning pickled banana pepper instructions below. 

Why are pickled banana peppers so easy to make with sous vide?

This is the easiest pickled banana peppers recipe. These are the best pickled banana peppers because they are crips, spicy and ready in hours instead of days. Canning crisp banana peppers have never been this quick or this delicious!

Sous Vide Pickled Banana Pepper Instructions

  1. Set up your sous vide water bath on a heat-safe surface and preheat the water to 140F.
  2. Place the canning jars or bags in the water. (heat seal bag or use the water displacement method)
  3. Cook for 2 hours.
  4. Remove from water bath and place on a heat-safe surface.
  5. Cool completely and enjoy it!

New to sous vide? I explain in simple terms everything I know about sous vide cooking. Included in my favorite sous vide recipes are my sous vide pork chop recipe and the ever-popular sous vide egg bites. Just like Starbucks! If you love Starbucks as much as I do, you are going to want to make a batch of sous vide cold brew coffee. Say goodbye to the long wait and hello to the smooth taste. 

If you need more canning recipes be sure to check these out:

  • Salsa Verde
  • Corn Cob Jelly
  • Tomato Paste
  • Corn Relish
  • Rhubarb Orange Chutney
  • Seedless Black Raspberry Jam
spicy pickled banana peppers in a bowl with multiple jars of canned banana peppers around them
Do banana peppers taste like bananas?

Banana peppers do not taste like bananas. They are called banana peppers because of the thin, long, yellow waxy color of pepper that resembles a banana.

What is the nutritional value of sweet peppers?

Sweet peppers are an excellent source of vitamin C and contain fair amounts of vitamin A and a small amounts of calcium, phosphorus, iron thiamine, riboflavin and niacin.*
*source: The New Food Lover’s Companion. Second Addition. Sharon Tyler Herbst

Are banana peppers hot?

A banana pepper that fell into the middle of its potential heat range would typically be about 21 times milder than a middle-range jalapeño. Like the pepperoncini pepper, banana peppers have a tang to them, but there’s a sweetness there too. It’s a hard chili not to love the flavor of, especially when pickled. Source. If you are looking for something with a bit more spice, make a batch of sticky, sweet candied jalapeños, aka cowboy candy.

Why is there turmeric in pickled banana peppers?

There is turmeric in this pickled banana peppers recipe to add a bit of natural yellow coloring and an unexpected layer of flavor that makes these pickled banana peppers extra special.spicy banana pepper canning spices in a canning jar

When are banana peppers ripe to pick?

Sweet banana peppers are ripe to pick when they long yellow, banana-shaped pepper is firm, have richly colored, shiny skin and that are heavy for their size. Avoid those that are limp, shriveled or that have soft or bruised spots.*ripe banana pepper on a plant

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Spicy Pickled Banana Peppers

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This is the easiest pickled banana peppers recipe. These are the best pickled banana peppers because they are crips, spicy and ready in hours instead of days. Canning crisp banana peppers has never been this quick or this delicious!
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 2 hrs
Total Time 2 hrs 15 mins
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Course Canning Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 4 half pint jars
Calories 102 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 16-20 medium sized banana peppers fresh, stem and seeds removed
  • 4 teaspoons canning salt
  • 1 teaspoon celery seeds
  • 2 teaspoons mustard seeds
  • 2 teaspoons peppercorns whole
  • pinch turmeric optional for color
  • 2 cups white vinegar 5% acidity
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons sugar

Instructions
 

  • How to prepare banana peppers for canning.
  • Use food safe plastic gloves if you are sensitive to hot peppers.
  • Wash banana peppers in cool water.
  • Slice off the stem end of the banana pepper and discard the stem.
  • To remove the seeds and membrane, insert a small, thin sharp knife in the stem end and with a twisting and scraping motion, scrape the membrane and seeds out of the banana pepper.
  • Seeds and membranes can also be left in tact if you would like a more spicy pickled banana pepper.
  • Using a sharp knife, slice the banana peppers into 1/4" rings.
  • Preparing the pickled banana brine:Use clean 8 ounce canning jars, new lids and clean rings.*
  • In each jar place 1/4 of the dry brine ingredients, excluding the sugar. (each jar gets:)
    spicy banana pepper canning spices in a canning jar
  • 1 teaspoon canning salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon whole peppercorns
  • pinch of turmeric
  • Combine the vinegar, sugar and water and stir until the sugar dissolves.

How To Pack Banana Peppers for Pickling

  • Place the pickling spices in the bottom of the canning jar.
  • Add the sliced banana pepper rings to the jar.
  • Jiggle, shake and bang the peppers in the jar to ensure they are laying flat and taking up the least amount of space.
  • Press the peppers down in the jar and repeat.
  • Stop adding peppers when the peppers reach the bottom of the rings on the jar.
    Banana peppers packed in a canning jar
  • Adding pickling brine to the banana pepper jars.
  • Pour the brining liquid over the banana pepper rings.
  • Use a plastic or bamboo stick to remove any air bubbles from the jar using a poking motion.
  • Pour enough brine that the peppers are covered and there is 1/2" head space.
  • Clean the rim and add a new lid and a clean ring.
  • Finger tighten.

Sous Vide Pickled Banana Pepper Instructions

  • Set up your sous vide water bath on a heat safe surface and preheat the water to 140F.
  • Place the canning jars or bag in the water. (heat seal bag or use water displacement method)
  • Cook for 2 hours.
  • Remove from water bath and place on a heat safe surface.
    3 jars of spicy pickled banana pellers ready for the water bath sitting on a grey counter
  • Cool completely and enjoy!

Canning Pickled Banana Pepper Instructions

  • Heat canning jars in boiling water.
  • Add pickling spices to each jar as instructed above.
  • Pack banana peppers as instructed above.
  • Bring water, sugar and vinegar to a boil.
  • Pour enough brine that the peppers are covered and there is 1/2" head space.
  • Clean the rim and add a new lid and a clean ring.
  • Finger tighten.
  • Process in hot water bath for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from water and cool completely on a heat safe surface.

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Notes

*if using a sous vide bag, combine all the ingredients in the bag making sure there is enough room for the banana peppers.
 
Do banana peppers taste like bananas?
Banana peppers do not taste like bananas. They are called banana peppers because of the thin, long, yellow waxy color of pepper that resembles a banana.
What is the nutritional value of sweet peppers?
Sweet peppers are an excellent source of vitamin C and contain fair amounts of vitamin A and a small amounts of calcium, phosphorus, iron thiamine, riboflavin and niacin.*
*source: The New Food Lover’s Companion. Second Addition. Sharon Tyler Herbst
Are banana peppers hot?
A banana pepper that fell into the middle of its potential heat range would typically be about 21 times milder than a middle-range jalapeño. Like the pepperoncini pepper, banana peppers have a tang to them, but there’s a sweetness there too. It’s a hard chili not to love the flavor of, especially when pickled. Source. If you are looking for something with a bit more spice, make a batch of sticky, sweet candied jalapeños, aka cowboy candy.
Why is there turmeric in pickled banana peppers?
There is turmeric in this pickled banana peppers recipe to add a bit of natural yellow coloring and an unexpected layer of flavor that makes these pickled banana peppers extra special.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 102kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 4gFat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 2150mgFiber: 8gSugar: 7g
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

published August 11, 2019.

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    Comments

    1. Bintu Hardy says

      July 23, 2018 at 12:38 am

      5 stars
      My OH is mad keen on pickling and would love to try this.

    2. Marsha says

      July 23, 2018 at 5:48 am

      5 stars
      What an interesting recipe, gotta try this!

    3. Jenn says

      July 23, 2018 at 12:58 pm

      5 stars
      One of my favorite things do do in the summer is pickle veggies and these are great! I have 3 banana pepper plants ready for action!

    4. Stephanie Simmons says

      July 23, 2018 at 3:15 pm

      5 stars
      I appreciate all your tips and tricks to walk me through this process! It wasn’t hard at all :)

    5. Sarah says

      July 24, 2018 at 1:49 pm

      I hope they love this recipe as much as I do!

    6. Sarah says

      July 24, 2018 at 1:50 pm

      3 plants will give you lots of peppers to pickle!

    7. Nellie Tracy says

      August 23, 2018 at 12:21 pm

      5 stars
      I love banana peppers and love the idea of pickling them! So yummy!

    8. Jenn says

      August 23, 2018 at 12:21 pm

      5 stars
      We love making these all summer long!

    9. Sarah says

      August 23, 2018 at 12:38 pm

      I plant them so I have a bunch to share with friends!

    10. Sarah says

      August 23, 2018 at 12:39 pm

      Yes!!! Great on sandwiches.

    11. Frank Elliott says

      September 12, 2018 at 3:05 pm

      Should I add pickle crisp to this so the rings stay crisp after water bath

    12. Sarah says

      September 12, 2018 at 4:30 pm

      I haven’t, although you are welcome to try adding pickle crisp. The controlled heat of the sous vide will help maintain the integrity of the peppers.

    13. Billy says

      February 15, 2019 at 3:47 pm

      5 stars
      Banana peppers are definitely one of my favorite foods. I’ve never pickled them before though! Thanks for sharing!

    14. Sarah says

      February 17, 2019 at 4:09 pm

      Billy,

      You are welcome! They are amazing pickled!. Enjoy the recipe.
      Sarah

    15. Mary says

      August 13, 2019 at 10:13 pm

      I’m new at this and can not see where it show an amount of water sugar and vinegar to heat up.
      What do u do just shoot from the hip?
      Looked completely through this recipe and candy not find measurements for those 3

    16. Sarah says

      August 15, 2019 at 12:51 pm

      Mary,
      Thanks for the note! I had issues with my recipe card the past day. If you scroll to the bottom of the post the card with all the ingredients and instructions will be there. You can print it too!!

    17. Dean Hildebrand says

      August 18, 2019 at 10:33 pm

      Do these have to be kept in refrigerator or can they be stored in cabinet?

    18. Sarah says

      August 19, 2019 at 8:21 am

      Dean,

      Yes. These are shelf stable with the sous vide method.

    19. Heather says

      August 21, 2019 at 8:21 am

      Hi Sarah! This looks awesome, would love to try canning with the sous vide. Do the jars seal at that low temperature? And are they pasteurized/safe for long term storage? Or better kept in the fridge?

    20. Sarah says

      August 23, 2019 at 10:56 am

      Thanks for the question Heather! Yes, the jars seal and they are safe for long term storage. (shelf stable for 6 months to a year) You can find more info at Chef Steps: https://www.chefsteps.com/activities/make-crisp-flavor-packed-pickles-on-the-quick

    21. Ellie says

      August 23, 2019 at 11:46 am

      How long should these sit before eating, to let the flavors really marinate? (I did the water bath canning method.)

    22. Sarah says

      August 23, 2019 at 12:27 pm

      Ellie,

      I believe they are ready as soon as they cool.Thanks for asking. I hope they turned out delicious for you!

      Sarah

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