Pickled Banana Peppers

You can add jalapenos to this recipe to make it hotter.

Wash peppers-cut two slits into each pepper and place in a large glass container.

Dissolve salt in 16 cups water and pour over peppers and then let stand 12-18 hours in a cool place.

Drain peppers , rinse and drain again.

In a large stainless or enamel pot combine 2 cups water with the vinegar , sugar , horseradish and garlic.

Bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and boil gently , uncovered for 15 minutes.

At this point every window in your house should be open.

Remove garlic cloves.

Pack peppers snugly into a hot jar to within 3 / 4 inch of top rim.

Add boiling vinegar mixture to cover peppers leaving 1 / 2 inch head space.

Seal and process 15 min in a boiling water bath.

Cool for 24 hours and check seals.

banana peppers, pickling salt, water, sugar, prepared horseradish, garlic, white vinegar