Amish Hot Pepper Rings
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2 T. lemon pepper1 T. salt
1 T. garlic powder
1 T. onion powder
1 c. oil
1 c. olive oil
2 c. white vinegar
2-1/2 c. sugar
12-oz. can tomato paste
12 lbs. green peppers, sliced into rings and seeds removed
13 lbs. hot banana peppers, sliced into rings and seeds removed
8 1-pint canning jars and lids, sterilized
Combine all ingredients except peppers in a very large stockpot; bring to a boil. Turn off heat and add pepper rings. Set aside for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spoon into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Wipe rims; secure lids and rings. Process in a boiling water bath for 20 minutes. Set jars on a towel to cool. Check for seals. Makes 8 jars.
Cyndy DeStefano
Mercer, PA
Our Amish neighbor taught me how to preserve peppers several different ways, but this way is by far our favorite! We enjoy them on just about everything.
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