Pickled Pepperoncini

Transform your home-canning game with this delightful Pickled Pepperoncini recipe—a perfect balance of tangy, zesty, and subtly sweet flavors. Fresh pepperoncini peppers are infused with a brine of white vinegar, garlic, bay leaves, and aromatic spices like oregano and whole black peppercorns, creating a snack that's both flavorful and versatile. This easy-to-follow recipe requires just 20 minutes of preparation and yields crisp, tangy pickled peppers that can elevate everything from sandwiches and salads to pizzas and antipasto platters. With a simple slit to allow for brine infusion and a short week-long wait in your refrigerator, these homemade pickled pepperoncini are an ideal make-ahead pantry staple that will keep for up to three months. Whether you're a canning enthusiast or a beginner, this recipe is a must-try for anyone looking to enhance their culinary repertoire with bold, homemade condiments.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 500 g Fresh pepperoncini peppers
• 500 ml White vinegar
• 500 ml Water
• 2 tbsp Salt
• 2 tbsp Sugar
• 4 Garlic cloves
• 2 Bay leaf
• 1 tsp Whole black peppercorns
• 1 tsp Dried oregano

Directions

Step 1

Wash the pepperoncini peppers thoroughly under running water and trim their stems, leaving enough stem for easy handling.

Step 2

Using a sharp knife, make a small slit in each pepper to allow the brine to penetrate more effectively.

Step 3

Sterilize your glass jars and lids by boiling them in water for 10 minutes. Set them aside to dry on a clean towel.

Step 4

In a large saucepan, combine white vinegar, water, salt, sugar, garlic cloves, bay leaves, peppercorns, and oregano.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the salt and sugar.

Step 6

Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove and discard the bay leaves for optimal flavor balance.

Step 7

Carefully pack the prepared pepperoncini peppers into the sterilized jars, leaving about 1 cm of headspace at the top.

Step 8

Pour the hot brine over the peppers, ensuring they are completely submerged. Use a spoon to release any trapped air bubbles.

Step 9

Seal the jars tightly with their lids and allow them to cool to room temperature.

Step 10

Store the jars in the refrigerator for at least 7 days to allow the flavors to develop fully before consuming. For best results, consume within 3 months.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1587.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	384.3

Total Fat 1.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 14271.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 67.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.9g	0%
Total Sugars 50.4g
Protein 6.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 190.7mg	0%
Iron 4.5mg	0%
Potassium 1289.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 5.5%

Protein: 7.8%

Carbs: 86.7%