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    » Home » Recipes » Fermented Vegetables » Brine-pickled (Fermented) Peperoncini

    Brine-pickled (Fermented) Peperoncini

    Posted: Aug 27, 2013 · Updated: Jan 17, 2022 by Jenny McGruther · This site earns income from ads, affiliate links, and sponsorships.

    When late August folds itself into September, peppers begin to arrive in our CSA box.  A beautiful assortment of both common and obscure peppers appear, and one of the best ways to preserve them is to toss them into a fermentation crock and let the good bacteria do their work. This recipe for fermented pepperoncini is a great way to get started.

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    Pickled Pepperoncini

    How to Ferment Peppers (brine-pickling)

    I use two primary methods in preparing fermented vegetables: shredding the vegetables or pickling them in a simple brine.  I like the charm and appearance of a whole jalapeno or whole pepperoncini pepper served in a dish of antipasto, so I typically ferment hot peppers much, in the same way, I'd ferment true sour pickles: in a saltwater brine, seasoned with garlic, herbs, and spices.

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    Brine-pickled Peperoncini

    Prep Time20 minutes mins
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    Ingredients

    • 3 cups water
    • 2 tablespoons finely ground real salt
    • 4 cups whole fresh peperoncini peppers (tightly packed)
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • 1 bay leaf

    Instructions

    • Pour the water into a medium-sized sauce pan and warm over medium-low heat until it reaches about 100 F. Sprinkle in the salt, and whisk it into the hot water until it dissolves. Pour the warm saltwater into a pitcher, and let it cool to room temperature.
    • Pack a quart-sized fermentation jar with whole pepperoncini, taking care not bruise them. Place the garlic cloves and bay leaf among the peperoncini, and pour in the cooled saltwater brine. Seal the crock, and allow the peppers to ferment for 10 days. Their color will fade and yellow. After about 10 days, open the crock and try a pepper. If you prefer a sourer flavor, continue fermenting the peppers until they acquire the flavor you like, testing every 5 to 7 days, at your leisure. Transfer to the refrigerator or cold storage. Brine-pickled peperoncini will last about 1 year, properly fermented.
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