The 10 best recipes for preserving peppers or how to enjoy them all year round. Get inspired!

Did you know that peppers are among the vegetables that are good for the eyes?

It is also great for expectant mothers.

They contain a substance called folate, which nourishes the fetus.

There are countless reasons to eat this vegetable, not to mention its processing.

Get inspired by our best recipes for canning peppers that are not only delicious, but also simple.

Enjoy it!

Instructions for pickles for canning peppers

Prepare this simple sweet and sour pickle, which you can then use in the following recipes.

You will need

• 1 liter of water
• 120 g of sugar
• 0.3 dcl vinegar – it depends on the taste, you can add more
• salt, bay leaf, allspice

Preparation process

• Pour water into a saucepan, add vinegar, sugar and spices and bring to a boil.
• As soon as the resulting solution comes to a boil, set it aside and let it cool.

Classic canning of peppers

Probably the most common way to preserve peppers is using a crockpot. If you have it available, follow our recipe.

You will need

• peppers
• salt
• water
• infusion
• canning jars with lids
• canning pot with a thermometer

Preparation process

• First of all, prepare the required number of canning jars and sterilize them – including the lids.
• Then start heating water in a pot, add salt and bring to a boil.
• Meanwhile, clean, core and wash the peppers.
• You can cut them into halves, quarters or leave them whole.
• As soon as the salted water starts to boil, put the peppers in it for 4-5 minutes.
• Prepare a sweet and sour pickle.
• Put the finished peppers one next to the other in the jars.
• Pour the prepared marinade and wipe the edges of the glasses with a paper towel.
• Cap and sterilize at 85 degrees for 30 minutes.
• Take the jars out of the pot, turn the lids down.
• Allow to cool and store.

Pickled red pepper

So that you are never short of paprika, which you can use to decorate the coated sandwiches for your guests, you can preserve it yourself.

You will need

• red peppers
• infusion
• oil
• canning jars and lids
• canning pot

Preparation process

• Prepare the required number of canning jars and thoroughly sterilize them together with the lids.
• Clean the pepper, remove the seeds, wash and cut into strips.
• Prepare a sweet and sour pickle to which you add extra oil.
• Put the chopped pepper in the prepared glasses – you can add, for example, one goat’s horn, onion, balls of allspice or pepper, if you like.
• Pour the marinade over the peppers and wipe the lids with a paper towel.
• Place the jars in the canning pot – be careful not to touch the jars, they might crack.
• Cook at 85 degrees for 20 minutes.
• Turn the finished jars upside down and let them cool.
• Store in a dark and cool place.

Canning green peppers

Of course, you can also pickle green pepper. If you want to know how, be inspired by our recipe!

You will need

• green pepper
• infusion
• canning jars and lids

Preparation process

• Sterilize the mason jars with lids and let them dry.
• Prepare the pickle – you can use a sweet and sour pickle or a pickle with oil – just add the oil to the pickle.
• Remove the seeds and cores from the peppers, clean them from the stalks and wash them.
• You can cut them into large pieces, small noodles or leave them whole as you like.
• Place them tightly in glasses and cover with the prepared pickle.
• Close the jars and preserve for 20 minutes at 85 degrees.

Canning peppers in the oven

You can also preserve peppers in the oven, and it’s really easy!

You will need

• peppers
• infusion
• jar
• deep tray with a tea towel

Preparation process

• Preheat the oven to 90 degrees.
• Sterilize canning jars with lids as well.
• Prepare a sweet and sour pickle.
• Prepare the peppers – remove the seeds, stems and wash them.
• Cut them to desired size as desired.
• Stack the peppers in jars (you can add an onion ring, chili peppers, spices, etc.) and cover with the marinade.
• Stack the glasses in a deep tray lined with a tea towel.
• Fill the glasses with water and bake for about 20-25 minutes.
• After removing from the oven, turn the jars upside down and leave to cool.
• Store in a convenient location.

Pickled capsicum

Capsicums are popular for their refreshing, sweet, mild flavor. Put them in the pickle that we mentioned at the beginning of the article and you will see that you will enjoy it!

You will need

• capsicum
• garlic
• infusion
• canning jars with lids

Preparation process

• Sterilize the jars thoroughly, including the lids.
• Then prepare the sweet and sour pickle.
• Cut the capsicum into pieces or leave them whole – cleaned.
• Place in glasses, add sliced garlic and cover with pickle.
• Sterilize at 90 degrees for 25 minutes.
• Turn the finished glasses upside down and let them cool.
• Store in a cellar or pantry.

Peppers preserved in oil

Try cooking peppers in olive oil together with spices. It’s a treat!

You will need

• peppers
• olive oil
• spices – allspice, black pepper balls, bay leaf
• canning jars with lids

Preparation process

• Sterilize the jars properly – don’t forget the lids.
• Cut the pepper into pieces or leave them whole – cleaned without seeds.
• Stack in glasses, add spices and cover with oil.
• Sterilize at 90 degrees for 25 minutes.
• Turn the finished glasses upside down and let them cool.
• Store in a cellar or pantry.

Canning peppers with tomatoes

Peppers and tomatoes form a popular combination. Why not preserve this delicacy? Get inspired by our tutorial!

You will need

• tomatoes
• peppers
• salt
• water
• jar

Preparation process

• Clean the tomatoes and peppers, remove any unwanted particles and cut them into pieces.
• Sterilize the canning jars together with the lids.
• Place pieces of vegetables in the prepared jars, add a teaspoon of salt (optional) and cover with water – close the lid.
• Place the jars in the canning pot 1 centimeter apart – the jars might crack.
• Cook at 95 degrees for 20 minutes.
• Turn the finished glasses upside down and let them cool.
• Store the jars in a dark and cool place.

Pickled peppers with cabbage

Peppers also taste great with cabbage. Enjoy our luxurious recipe!

You will need

• peppers
• sauerkraut
• water
• onions
• spices – allspice, pepper balls, bay leaf
• tomato puree

Preparation process

• Wash and sterilize the jars, including the lids.
• Remove the seeds from the peppers, wash and rinse.
• Stuff the sauerkraut into the peppers and fill the prepared glasses with them.
• Prepare a marinade from water, spices – add chopped onion and finally tomato puree.
• Bring the mixture to a boil.
• Pour the prepared mixture over the peppers and cover tightly.
• Cook at 85 degrees for 20 minutes.
• Turn the finished glasses upside down and let them cool.
• Store in a cellar or pantry.

Canning peppers in the microwave

Did you know that you can also cook peppers in the microwave? If not, then try our simple tutorial!

You will need

• red peppers
• infusion
• canning jars and lids
• plastic bowl

Preparation process

• First of all, prepare jars for canning and sterilize them – including the lids.
• Then prepare the pickle for the peppers.
• Meanwhile, clean, core and wash the peppers.
• You can cut them into halves, quarters or leave them whole.
• Put the peppers one next to the other in the jars.
• Pour the prepared marinade and wipe the edges of the glasses with a paper towel.
• Cover and place the jars in a plastic bowl in the microwave.
• Set the highest power to 700 Watts – 1 glass needs 6 minutes to brew, double the time with each additional glass.
• Pull out the jars and turn the lids down.
• Allow to cool and store.

Pickled Jalapeños

Lovers of spicy flavors will love this recipe. Load up on Jalapeños according to our simple recipe and always have them on hand!

You will need

• ½ kg of Jalapeños peppers
• water
• vinegar
• canning jars and lids

Preparation process

• Rinse the peppers lightly, cut them and remove the stems and seeds.
• Prepare a large pot of boiling water and put the peppers in it – let it boil for 3 minutes.
• Then remove the peppers and let them dry.
• Place them in pre-sterilized jars, leaving a space of 3 centimeters at the top.
• Add 1 ½ teaspoons of vinegar to each glass and top up with boiling water.
• Wipe the rims of the jars and seal.
• Cook at 85 degrees for about 20 minutes.
• Turn the boiled jars upside down and let them cool.
• Store in a convenient location.

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