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Marinated peppers recipe, questions

ahbee01
17 years ago

1.In the recipe that Linda Lou posted, can I leave out the sugar?

2. Can pack them raw?

3.Is it ok to mix the peppers? I have banana and jalapenos.I think it would look pretty to mix, and could you roast red peppers but not the banana and jalapenos?

I was leary about the oil, and then found a post about the lemon juice helping the acid level.

4. What texture should I expect? Will they be crispy or soft?

5.How long does bottled lemon juice last?

6. Can I use dried oregano

Thanks, Brenda

Comments (2)

  • Linda_Lou
    17 years ago

    What sugar? You mean this recipe?
    MARINATED PEPPERS

    Bell, Hungarian, banana, or jalapeno

    4 lbs. firm peppers*
    1 cup bottled lemon juice
    2 cups white vinegar (5%)
    1 tbsp oregano leaves
    1 cup olive or salad oil
    1/2 cup chopped onions
    2 cloves garlic, quartered (optional)
    2 tbsp prepared horseradish (optional)

    * Note: It is possible to adjust the intensity of
    pickled jalapeno peppers by using all hot jalapeno
    peppers (hot style), or blending with sweet and mild
    peppers (medium or mild style).

    For hot style: Use 4 lbs jalapeno peppers.

    For medium style: Use 2 lbs jalapeno peppers and 2 lb
    sweet and mild peppers.

    For mild style: Use 1 lb jalapeno peppers and 3 lbs
    sweet and mild peppers.

    YIELD: About 9 half-pints

    PROCEDURE: Select your favorite pepper. CAUTION: IF
    YOU SELECT HOT PEPPERS, WEAR RUBBER OR PLASTIC GLOVES
    WHILE HANDLING THEM OR WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP
    AND WATER BEFORE TOUCHING YOUR FACE. Peppers may be left
    whole. Large peppers may be quartered. Wash, slash two
    to four slits in each pepper, and blanch in boiling water
    or blister in order to peel tough-skinned hot peppers.

    Peppers may be blistered using one of the following
    methods: Oven or broiler method: Place peppers in a hot
    oven (400 degrees F) or broiler for 6-8 minutes or until
    skins blister. Range-top method: Cover hot burner,
    either gas or electric, with heavy white mesh. Place
    peppers on burner for several minutes until skins
    blister.

    Allow peppers to cool. Place in pan and cover with a
    damp cloth. This will make peeling the peppers easier.
    After several minutes of cooling, peel each pepper.
    Flatten whole peppers. Mix all remaining ingredients in
    a saucepan and heat to boiling. Place 1/4 garlic clove
    (optional) and 1/4 teaspoon salt in each half pint of 1/2
    teaspoon per pint. Fill jars with peppers, add hot,
    well-mixed oil/pickling solution over peppers, leaving
    1/2-inch headspace. Adjust lids and process.

    Recommended process time for MARINATED PEPPERS
    in a boiling-water canner half pints or pints, 15 min.

    You can pack them raw. They are peeled because the peels can be tough on some varieties of peppers.
    Yes, you can mix the kinds of peppers. You can roast some if you want. My friend said the roasted red peppers are really good !
    You are able to use the oil due to the high acid content, plus some foods absorb oil differently than others. Not all vegetables can be safely canned with the oil. The recipe has been tested thoroughly. It is safe to use.
    They will be rather soft, the roasted ones very soft.
    Your bottled lemon juice should have an expiration date on it.
    Yes, you use dried oregano.

  • ahbee01
    Original Author
    17 years ago

    Sorry about that, I was looking at 2 recipes, and it was late for me when I was thinking of the questions I had!
    Thanks for answering my questions!
    Now I have to find the other recipe that had the sugar in it! LOL!!
    Brenda