Pickled Jalapenos

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   Directions

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   Picklers, beware! Keep your hands clean and definitely avoid touching your eyes or nose while working with jalapenos, or else you are in for a painful, lasting burn. Keep the house well ventilated by running the overhead fan or opening windows.

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   To sterilize mason jar: In a very large pot, bring water to a boil. Submerge glass mason jar and lids and continue boiling for at least 12 minutes to sterilize. Use tongs to remove jar and lids, and place on a clean kitchen towel to dry. Keep large pot on the stove to process jar later.

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   To make brine: In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for five minutes.

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   To jar jalapenos: Using tongs, remove jalapenos from saucepan and place them into a clean, sterilized mason jar. Pour brine on top, leaving about 1/2 inch of space on top. Apply lid and screw metal band on firmly.

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   To process jar: In the large pot of boiling water, lower jarred jalapenos, submerging jar in at least 2 inches of water. Process for 10 minutes. Use canning tongs to carefully remove hot jar, then set it in a cool, dark place. As jar cools, listen for lid to snap, signaling a proper seal. Wait four to five days before opening jar. (If jar does not seal correctly, then refrigerate once it cools to room temperature and use within two weeks.) Refrigerate upon opening. Discard opened jar of jalapenos after two weeks.

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   http://www.yumsugar.com/Easy-Pickled-Jalapenos-Recipe-23560146

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.