Canned Bell Or Banana Peppers - bell peppers

Method

• Wipe off the peppers.
• Trim the stem to about 1/4 inch.
• Cut through pepper into 1-1 1/2 inch long pieces (small peppers would make two pieces by cutting in half).
• Have a cake pan on two burners with water in it.
• Put jars and lids in this water.
• In another pan, mix equal amounts vinegar and water and bring to boil.
• put cut peppers (or whole if you prefer) into hot jars.
• pour vinegar/water solution over peppers.
• add 1 tsp salt to each quart.
• wipe rim of jars.
• Place hot lid on hot jar of peppers and seal tightly.
• Place jar on a towel on countertop until cool and make sure it sealed properly.
• Put in a cool dark place for 6 to 8 weeks before eating.