Canning jalepenos...

[aggieterpkatie]

I am overloaded with jalepenos from my garden. I just made a big batch of pepper jelly, but I'd also like to can some of them. You know, like the ones that go on top of nachos?

How do I do it? What kind of brine do they need? Thanks!

 

[freemotion]

Have you fermented yet? I fermented a bunch of jalapenos and other peppers last summer and they were a hit. You do need cool storage space, like a fridge or a cool cellar, to store them through the winter. Fermenting creates the vinegar taste over time, using just salt and maybe some whey if you have it. The method is so much easier than canning, although that is what you asked for....

 

[aggieterpkatie]

Have you fermented yet? I fermented a bunch of jalapenos and other peppers last summer and they were a hit. You do need cool storage space, like a fridge or a cool cellar, to store them through the winter. Fermenting creates the vinegar taste over time, using just salt and maybe some whey if you have it. The method is so much easier than canning, although that is what you asked for....

I haven't tried fermenting yet, but I could. I just figured it'd be nice to be able to leave them out on shelves in the basement. How long will it take to get the finished product? And how exactly would I ferment? Thanks!

 

[Dace]

I second Free's suggestion! I canned
some peppers a couple years ago and they were complete mush. Inedible. I could smash them
and add them to things on the stove but they were terrible on their own.

 

[mlynd]

so Free how do u ferment pepper I have a bunch and I dont want to frezze them??

 

[Farmfresh]

I love to pack a peck of pickled peppers!

Around here we roast them and pack them into small jars (if I can find them 1/4 pint jars). Then I add apple cider vinegar and water about 50/50 and just cover them. Then I water bath can them 5 minutes. The vinegar helps to preserve them and they turn out soft but with some body left. Great for adding to recipes and cooking with.

 

[Farmfresh]

I do want to ask our guru Free about pepper SAUCE however.

Hubby has a bountiful harvest coming from his potted pepper patch. This year we planted some Tabasco peppers and some paprika peppers. I am planning on dehydrating the paprika peppers and grinding them, but I would also like to make a fermented Tabasco sauce. Ideas, suggestions or ... dare I ask ... recipes?

 

[Dace]

Since Free is gone ( sheesh, she must have a life!) I suggest you ladies read thru the What Are You Fermenting Today? thread.

 

[freemotion]

Sigh, no life today. I am processing sage, fermenting dill pickles, making feta, and playing nurse to my crying dog (epidural wore off...) and checking on sick Plum every hour or two. Yikes.

Yup, check out the fermenting thread. Also, Google tabasco sauce recipes and fermenting and you will find detailed instructions. I haven't done it yet, but there are clear instructions out there. It takes some serious aging!

 

[Farmfresh]

Yup, check out the fermenting thread. Also, Google tabasco sauce recipes and fermenting and you will find detailed instructions. I haven't done it yet, but there are clear instructions out there. It takes some serious aging!

I remembered reading that aging part somewhere. The peppers are still green so I have a bit of research time.