Canned Hot Pepper Rings
In trying to get completely away from processed foods, my husband and I decided to grow our own garden this year. Normally my mother and mother-in-law can foods for us, but we thought, “Why not do it ourselves?” I’ve always wanted to learn how to can my own foods, and my husband grew up on a farm. We were pretty sure we could do it, and yesterday…we did! We canned 8 pints of banana peppers (with a couple jalapeno peppers thrown in) all on our own! It was so rewarding to know that, one, we could accomplish this on our own, and two, that we’re doing something good for our family and our bodies.
We decided to start our canning adventures with hot peppers for a couple of reasons. The first being that they were ready to be picked. Second, we love hot peppers on my homemade pizzas, on sandwiches and salads, and sometimes just straight from the jar. The third reason is that I had recently bought a jar of banana pepper rings from the store and noticed that sodium benzoate is on the ingredients list. I had no idea. There is too much controversy surrounding the use of sodium benzoate that I just don’t feel comfortable with knowing it’s in the food we eat. The ingredient list also included some other things I am unsure of, and also artificial coloring.
The ingredient list for our canned hot pepper rings is: hot peppers, cloves of garlic, salt, vinegar, and water. Now, my mother-in-law suggested using alum in the recipe she gave us in order to keep the peppers crisp, but I haven’t had time to read up on alum yet. I will have to do some research before making a decision about using it.
If anyone is interested in the recipe for canned hot pepper rings, contact me and I’d be happy to share! It doesn’t take long at all, and you do not need a canner or anything like that. Just the above ingredients and some pint jars.
Posted on July 26th, 2008 under Clean Eating Basics • Tags: banana peppers, canned hot pepper rings, canning hot pepper rings, jalapeno peppers. • 
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July 26th, 2008 at 11:13 pm
Oh my do those look yummy! We are hooked on banana pepper rings (from the store yikes) but we are not into gardening quite yet. We have talked about it but I can’t even keep flowers alive so it would probably be a waste. Maybe one day…but until then would you like to ship us some? ROFL
Congrats on your first solo canning experience!
July 27th, 2008 at 9:51 am
Thanks! You know what? I can’t keep flowers alive either…LOL! That’s why I don’t “do” flowers. I have these cactus like plants, which you’d have to totally neglect to kill, and that’s about it. And actually, I’m trying to figure out a way to ship a jar of these to JenniferE. So if I can figure out how to do that without breaking them, I will send you a jar too!
July 27th, 2008 at 12:47 pm
My husband loves these and I have been searching for a simple recipe. I would love a copy of it. Thanks, we also are doing more canning of our own foods and have found it to be very rewarding.
July 27th, 2008 at 1:27 pm
Hi Lorrie! I will send you the recipe via email. I may also post it in our recipe section if I get enough requests. Thanks for stopping by!
July 29th, 2008 at 8:57 am
Those are so pretty!
I’m very jealous…You may have to ship me some of those! 
Learning to can is tops on my list of things-to-do. I could kick myself, because I grew up with my Mom & Grandparents who did tons of canning. I took it for granted and never learned. There is nothing like my Grandma’s canned tomatoes! I hear ya about the store bought ingredients. Have you looked at a jar of simple pickle relish lately? Yikes! No thank you!
August 4th, 2008 at 12:03 pm
Oh how cool! My husband and I were talking about this just yesterday because we’ve gotten into gardening this season. We were saying next year we would like to can. I’d love to do peppers like this, I’d totally love the recipe. Also, do you need a lot of extra ‘things’ to can? Mom said a bath of sorts? But I’m sure times may have changed since she canned on her farm lol! Great blog, I’m glad I found it!
August 4th, 2008 at 3:52 pm
Please send my your recipe. My son and husband are pepper lovers and I like doing the work.
August 4th, 2008 at 3:54 pm
Sorry about the earlier post. I am running after children. I would really love your recipe for the pepper rings.
August 4th, 2008 at 5:21 pm
Hi Donna and Kathy! Thanks for stopping by! You know what I think I will do, as soon as I get a minute, I am going to add the recipe here in our recipes section and I will post the link here in this comment section since there has been a few requests for it. Also, Donna, you didn’t leave your e-mail
I am hoping that I can get it up tonight or tomorrow.
Kathy, your mom is probably talking about a “water bath,” and no, you don’t have to do that with these. Actually, water bathing is “still around,” and it’s nothing really - just need a canner (I got mine for $19), jars, water and a stove. But with these - no water bathing required! The hardest part is just getting the peppers cut/sliced, and if you remember to wear gloves, everything is super easy!
BTW, I actually had to crack one of these open. I could NOT wait any longer to try them! They are very, very good! I think they’re a little hot (probably because we left the seeds in), but my husband thinks they’re “just right.” So you all might want to experiment with leaving the seeds and de-seeding.
August 5th, 2008 at 11:35 am
I would love to have your recipe for hot pepper rings. We have a large crop of peppers this year and would love having them to eat this winter. Thank you.
August 6th, 2008 at 12:05 pm
Don’t know if you are on vacation or not since i have not heard from you. My hubby is bugging me about getting those peppers canned.
August 6th, 2008 at 10:09 pm
Hi Kathy!
I just added the recipe for everyone. Please see: http://cleaneatingclub.com/clean-eating-recipes/self-canned-foods/canned-banana-pepper-rings/
Please come back and let us know how it goes and tell us whether you like them. Enjoy!
August 7th, 2008 at 1:41 pm
As a family we are going to start a new way of living and treating our bodies. I would love to have you recipe. thank you Kathy
August 23rd, 2008 at 12:42 pm
I have been canning for years, and have used different recipes. I would love to have your recipe so I can try it. Never know it may be the best recipe I have ever tried. Thanks so much, Joyce
September 6th, 2008 at 6:23 pm
I love hot peppers on pizza and sandwiches. I just harvested a large amount from my garden. would you please share your recipe. We enjoy the whole organic approach.
Thank you Ken
September 12th, 2008 at 5:02 pm
very nice looking peppers, i am anxious to get your recipe.
thank you.
September 30th, 2008 at 11:38 pm
YOUR PEPPERS LOOK GREAT I WOULD LIKE TO TRY YOUR RECIPE. THANKS
October 6th, 2008 at 10:08 am
Your hot peppers look very good. I would love to have the recipe.
Thank You Very Much,
Kathy
October 20th, 2008 at 7:25 am
Your hot peppers look very good. I would love to have the recipe.
Thank You Very Much,
October 28th, 2008 at 8:16 am
I would like to have your recipe-they look fantastic. Thanks!
November 1st, 2008 at 3:06 am
I cleaned some hot peppers yesterday, to make pepper jelly (do you have a recipe?) I have been coughing and my nose and throat feel burned. I did wear plastic gloves but still was breathing the fumes. How do you do this? Thanks in advance, Wynona
November 1st, 2008 at 9:24 pm
Oh, no, Wynona! I do not have that problem, but I will tell you that my aunt, who is in her late 60s and has canned since she was a very young girl with no issues with hot peppers, started experiencing that same problem a few years ago and she actually had to stop having anything to do with canning hot peppers in any way. She didn’t go to the doctor or anything, but she believed it was an allergic reaction. You could try taking some Benadryl or an antihistamine of some sort.
I do have a recipe for pepper jelly somewhere around here. I will look for it and if I find it, I will be sure and post it for you.