Pickled Sauerkraut-Stuffed Banana Peppers

Submitted by Manda

"We have been making these peppers for years, and everyone always asks for the recipe. The amounts of peppers and sauerkraut are estimates, as it depends a lot upon the size of the peppers. If you make these with hot banana peppers, be sure to wear gloves when cleaning them out!! These seem like a lot of work, but worth the reward when you have these wonderful peppers to eat all year through!"

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 8-12 pint jars

ingredients

• 3 lbs mild yellow banana peppers
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans sauerkraut, drained well
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 cups white vinegar
• 4 teaspoons salt, divided
• 4 tablespoons oil, divided
• 8 teaspoons pickling spices, divided
• 8 dashes turmeric, divided

directions

1. Wash, cut tops off, and core out the peppers.
2. Pack each pepper with as much sauerkraut as possible.
3. Put peppers into into clean jars.
4. Have ready a solution of sugar and vinegar that has been heated to boiling.
5. Place jars in hot pan or sink of hot water.
6. In separate pot, heat plain water to boiling and pour over peppers.
7. Let stand a few minutes, then pour off water.
8. Add the 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tbsp oil, 2 tsp pickling spice, and dash turmeric to each jar.
9. Pour sugar and vinegar solution over peppers.
10. Seal jars, and let cool.
11. Let stand at least one week before eating.
12. Best when eaten cold, but unopened jars can be stored at room temperature.

Reviews

[Roger-OH]

Just opened the first jar that I took to a cookout. Everyone loved them and I came home with an empty jar. <br/>I used sweet banana peppers. The only thing that I regret is I only made 4 qts. My peppers are all but gone. I will have to go to the Farmers Market and purchase some more. Thanks

 

[Molly53]

If one is following modern US guidelines for optimum, shelf-stable storage safety, one should process these pickles in a boiling water bath. Process pints for 10 minutes/up to 1000 feet in elevation, 15 minutes/up to 6000 feet and 20 minutes/>6000 feet.

 

[Prog2000]

My family love these and I have to stashem away from wandering eyes just to keep some around for the winter months.

 

[mckme]

My family really like these peppers. I used the Hot banana peppers. The peppers remain crisp which is great.