il Sun, 29 Feb 2004 22:02:51 -0600, zxcvbob ha scritto:

> 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

What's this processing for 30 minutes. Isn't that a tad overcooked?
Overkill even.
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