Recipe: Pickled Hot Pepper Strips

from Summer In A Jar

1 cup white vinegar 
1/2 cup water 
1 garlic clove 
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds 
1/2 teaspoon pickling salt 
2 cups hot peppers, seeded and cut into strips

In a nonaluminum saucepan, heat 1 cup white vinegar and 1/2 cup water for each pint of peppers. Into each hot, sterilized pint jar, place 1 garlic clove, 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds, 1/2 teaspoon pickling salt, and 2 cups hot pepper strips, leaving about 1/2 inch head space. Fill with the hot brine, leaving 1/2 inch head space. Be sure to remove any air bubbles that are trapped inside the jar. Seal. Process in a hot water bath for 5 minutes. Adjust seals if necessary. Let cool undisturbed for 12 hours. Store in a cool, dry place. If 

*be sure to reserach and follow canning safety procedure if you've never canned before!