Pickled Peppers

Directions

1. 1
   Wash and drain peppers.
2. 2
   Cut 2 small slits in each pepper. Dissolve salt in 1 gallon water.
3. 3
   Pour over peppers and let stand 12 to 18 hours in a cool place.
4. 4
   Drain; rinse again and drain thoroughly.
5. 5
   Combine remaining ingredients.
6. 6
   Simmer 15 minutes. Remove garlic.
7. 7
   Pack peppers into jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace.
8. 8
   Bring liquid to a boil.
9. 9
   Fill jar to within 1/2-inch of top with boiling liquid.
10. 10
    Remove air bubbles.
11. 11
    Adjust lids. Process 10 minutes in a boiling water bath.
12. 12
    Yields 8 pints.