zxcvbob wrote:

> Ol' Hippie wrote:
>
>> I would like to know another method of putting up peppers for use in
>> future
>> recipies. Specifically I liked the thread about the Jalapeno peppers. For
>> the peppers to be shelf stable at least 4.0 ph will 50/50 water & vinegar
>> work? No cooking?
>>
>
> I think you need to at least blanch them. Pour boiling vinegar over
> them in the jars. I would then process in 185 degree water for 30 minutes.
>
> -Bob

I think you should also put a couple of slits in the wall of each pepper
to allow the mixture to penetrate inside.

George