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This article was co-authored by Erin Hostetler. Erin Hostetler is an Edible Gardening Expert and the Owner & Farmer of The Patio Farmer, a small business based in Charlotte, North Carolina. With over 10 years of experience working on farms and growing food, Erin specializes in providing consultations, installations, and custom maintenance plans for people wanting to grow food in small (or large) spaces at their homes and businesses. Erin loves teaching other people the magic of growing your own food. She's a firm believer that there is a green thumb in everyone! Erin has degrees from Appalachian State University and King's College London, both of which guided her to start her business. There are 8 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. wikiHow marks an article as reader-approved once it receives enough positive feedback. In this case, several readers have written to tell us that this article was helpful to them, earning it our reader-approved status. This article has been viewed 161,779 times.

Sweet banana peppers are 1 of the many variations of Capsicum annuum species. They are also referred to as wax peppers or banana chilies, and they are regularly cultivated in gardens. Sweet banana peppers are relatively small compared to bell peppers, and they are usually yellow, although they can mature to red or orange colors.[1] The riper a banana pepper is, the sweeter it is. If you have a surplus of banana peppers at the end of the harvest, you may try to preserve their sweet flavor by pickling or freezing them. Pickling peppers is best when using them for a garnish. Freezing peppers will preserve them until you add them to a cooked recipe throughout the year. Learn how to preserve sweet banana peppers.

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Canning Banana Peppers

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  1. Step 1 Pick or buy 1/2 lb (227 g) of sweet banana peppers. 1 Pick or buy 1/2 lb (227 g) of sweet banana peppers. These are usually available at farmer's markets fairly late in the summer growing season. This recipe makes 2 jars of canned peppers; double or triple the recipe based on how many lbs. of peppers you have acquired.
  2. Step 2 Clean 2 half-pint (237 ml) canning jars. 2 Clean 2 half-pint (237 ml) canning jars. Wash the lids, rings and jars with hot, soapy water.[2] Advertisement
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Preserve Sweet Banana Peppers 3 Sterilize the canning jars. Place them in a large pot and cover them in water. Bring the water to a boil and leave boiling for 10 minutes.
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Preserve Sweet Banana Peppers 4 Place 2 cups (473 ml) of white vinegar, 2/3 cup (133 g) of sugar, 1/2 tsp (0.9 g) of mustard seeds and 1/2 tsp (0.9 g) of celery seed to a rolling boil in a saucepan.[3]
  5. Watermark wikiHow to Preserve Sweet Banana Peppers 5 Cut your peppers horizontally, in rings.
  6. Watermark wikiHow to Preserve Sweet Banana Peppers 6 Divide the peppers between the 2 sterilized jars.
  7. Watermark wikiHow to Preserve Sweet Banana Peppers 7 Pour the hot vinegar mixture into the jars. Make sure it comes within 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) of the top of the container.
  8. Step 8 Clean the lid of the jar with a sterilized cloth. 8 Clean the lid of the jar with a sterilized cloth.
  9. Watermark wikiHow to Preserve Sweet Banana Peppers 9 Place the lids on top of the jar. Screw on the rings as tight as you can with your fingertips.
  10. Step 10 Prepare a hot water bath. 10 Prepare a hot water bath. Place the jars on the jar rack and lower them into the canning kettle and the water. Cover the kettle and heat the water to a boil.
  11. Step 11 Allow the kettle to boil according to the proper time, as indicated by your jars and altitude. 11 Allow the kettle to boil according to the proper time, as indicated by your jars and altitude. Let the jars cool completely, between 12 and 24 hours, before placing them in a dark, cool space.[4]
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Freezing Banana Peppers

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  1. Watermark wikiHow to Preserve Sweet Banana Peppers 1 Cut your peppers in half. Remove the pith, seeds and stem.[5]
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Preserve Sweet Banana Peppers 2 Place the peppers on a cookie sheet. Place them in the freezer.[6]
  3. Step 3 Remove the cookie sheet from the freezer once the peppers are frozen. 3 Remove the cookie sheet from the freezer once the peppers are frozen.
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Preserve Sweet Banana Peppers 4 Place the peppers inside 1 or more freezer bags. Choose the bag size based on the portion sizes that you will take out to use with your cooking. Try to push or suck out all the remaining air in the bag.[7]
    • Use a vacuum packing machine to seal the peppers in an airtight space, if you own this machine. Vacuum packed peppers will last longer and have less freezer burn.
  5. Step 5 Place the bags of sweet banana peppers back inside the freezer. 5 Place the bags of sweet banana peppers back inside the freezer. Remove and thaw when you want to use them. The unfrozen peppers are best for cooking, rather than eating raw.
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  • Question How can I keep my peppers from turning mushy? Community Answer Community Answer Pickle Crisp will keep your peppers from getting mushy. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 3 Helpful 19
  • Question Do I cover the jars completely with boiling water when processing? Community Answer Community Answer Yes, when preserving by water bath the jars should be covered by at least one inch of water the entire processing time. The Ball Blue Book states for locations at 1000 ft above sea level or less, process pints and half-pints for ten minutes. For 1001-3000 ft, add 5 minutes of time; for 3001-6000 ft, add 10 minutes; for 6001-8000 add 15 minutes, and for 8001-10,000 ft, add 20 minutes to the original processing time. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 4 Helpful 8
  • Question Do I have to cut them? Can I preserve them whole? Community Answer Community Answer Peppers may be canned whole, but it is best to cut and remove the seeds if you plan to freeze them. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 2 Helpful 2
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Things You'll Need

  • Sweet banana peppers
  • Water
  • Half-pint canning jars
  • Canning kettle
  • Vinegar
  • Sugar
  • Celery seed
  • Mustard seeds
  • Clean, sterilized cloth
  • Jar rack
  • Cookie sheet
  • Freezer bag
  • Knife
  • Vacuum packing machine (optional)

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References

  1. ↑ Erin Hostetler. Edible Gardening Expert. Expert Interview
  2. ↑ Erin Hostetler. Edible Gardening Expert. Expert Interview
  3. ↑ https://www.simplyscratch.com/2014/08/homemade-pickled-banana-peppers.html
  4. ↑ https://www.food.com/recipe/sweet-pickled-banana-peppers-17254
  5. ↑ http://www.pickyourown.org/peppersfreezing.htm
  6. ↑ https://food.unl.edu/freezing-sweet-bell-and-hot-peppers
  7. ↑ https://www.garden.eco/how-to-freeze-banana-peppers
  8. http://www.food.com/recipe/sweet-pickled-banana-peppers-17254
  9. http://www.grit.com/of-mice-mountain-men/preserving-the-bounty-peppers.aspx

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Erin Hostetler Co-authored by: Erin Hostetler Edible Gardening Expert This article was co-authored by Erin Hostetler. Erin Hostetler is an Edible Gardening Expert and the Owner & Farmer of The Patio Farmer, a small business based in Charlotte, North Carolina. With over 10 years of experience working on farms and growing food, Erin specializes in providing consultations, installations, and custom maintenance plans for people wanting to grow food in small (or large) spaces at their homes and businesses. Erin loves teaching other people the magic of growing your own food. She's a firm believer that there is a green thumb in everyone! Erin has degrees from Appalachian State University and King's College London, both of which guided her to start her business. This article has been viewed 161,779 times. How helpful is this? Co-authors: 10 Updated: March 29, 2025 Views: 161,779 Categories: Food Preservation Techniques
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