Step 1

Clean jar, lid, and band and rinse well. Keep warm.

Step 2

Mix together sugar, salt, vinegar, and optional olive oil in a stainless steel saucepan.

Step 3

Cook over medium heat until it begins to boil.

Step 4

Fill jar with peppers and pour hot vinegar mixture over the peppers. Leave about 1 inch of headspace from the top of the jar

Step 5

Remove air bubbles in the jar by tilting jar slightly to allow bubbles to escape as pepper press against opposite side of the jar.

Step 6

Wipe jar rim to clean. Place lid on top of jar and tighten ring.

Step 7

Allow jars to seal by setting on countertop to cool with about 1 inch in between each.

Step 8

Test seal after about 12 hours by pressing finger to the center of the lid. If sealed, it will not pop back. If not sealed, refrigerate and use.

Step 9

Store in dark, cool cabinet or pantry for up to a year.