Ingredients

  • 3/4 lb bell pepper (mix of red green orange or yellow)
  • 2 1/2 cups rice vinegar
  • water
  • 3 garlic cloves, peeled and lightly smashed
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorn
  • 1 small onion, cut into 1/4 inch slices
  • 2 small red chilies (optional)

Method

  • Cut peppers into 1/2 inch strips, lengthwise.
  • In a medium saucepan, simmer the vinegar, 2 cups of water, garlic, salt, sugar, oregano, peppercorns, onion, and dried chilies, if using, until fragrant, about 3 or 4 minutes.
  • Blanch peppers in a pot of boiling water until they begin to soften and lose a little color, about 2 to 3 minutes; drain peppers and pat dry.
  • Place peppers, in a nonreactive container or canning jars, pour vinegar mixture over them to cover; seal tightly and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.