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Safe Pepper Swaps for Canning

Published 29 days ago • 1 min read • Pickling, Water Bath/Steam Canning

Pepper harvests don't always line up with the recipe in front of you. That's fine, as long as the swap stays inside a tested canning recipe. Keep the same total amount, stick with peppers that fit the recipe's heat and texture, and don't guess when it comes to vinegar, acid, or jar size.

Read the full guide to safe pepper substitutions for canning for a quick refresher before you start the jars.

A few pepper-packed recipes worth keeping on hand:

Pickled Banana Peppers

Turn fresh banana peppers into crisp, tangy pickles with this easy canning recipe. It is a simple way to preserve your harvest and keep a tasty topping ready for sandwiches, pizzas, and snacks.

Zesty Salsa Recipe

This zesty salsa is fresh, flavorful, and made for snacking. It is a great way to preserve tomatoes and peppers, and it tastes amazing with chips, tacos, and more.

Pickled Hatch Chile Peppers

These pickled Hatch chile peppers are a flavorful way to preserve your harvest. They are tangy, a little spicy, and great on burgers, tacos, nachos, and more.

Spicy Apple Jalapeno Jelly

This apple jalapeno jelly brings sweet heat in one easy jar. It is perfect for toast, crackers, or as a quick glaze with a little kick.

Pickled Roasted Peppers

These pickled roasted peppers are smoky, tangy, and easy to love. They are a simple way to preserve peppers and add big flavor to sandwiches, salads, and pasta.

Sweet and Spicy Candied Jalapeños

These candied jalapeños are sweet, spicy, and hard to stop eating. They are a fun way to preserve jalapeños and add bold flavor to burgers, nachos, and sandwiches.

Mango Habanero Salsa Recipe

This mango habanero salsa is sweet, hot, and full of bold flavor. It is a great way to use ripe mangoes and peppers, and it is perfect for chips, tacos, and grilled meats.

When in doubt, keep the swap simple and stay with a tested recipe. That way the peppers in your garden, or the ones on sale this week, still end up in jars you can trust.

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