Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb sweet bell pepper
  • 1/2 lb yellow sweet bell pepper
  • 2 large shallots, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 5 fresh thyme sprigs
  • 2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
  • 1 pinch morton's coarse kosher salt

Method

  • Slice peppers crosswise into 1/4 inch rounds, seeded.
  • Separate shallot slices into thin rings.
  • Place peppers and shallots in medium bowl.
  • Mix vinegar and next 6 ingredients in medium saucepan.
  • Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar and salt.
  • Remove brine from heat; carefully pour over peppers and shallots.
  • Cover bowl; let sit 5 minutes.
  • Uncover; let cool to room temperature.
  • Transfer to quart-size jar, pressing peppers into brine.
  • Cover; chill at least 4 hours and up to 10 days.