Jars of Pickled Peppers Need to be Pressurized?

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Q:  Dear Dave,

I used your habanero pickling recipe, but I simply closed the jars and put them in a dark place rather than processing them in boiling water, pressure canner, or putting them in the refrigerator.  Is it necessary to process jars of pickled peppers in a canner, or otherwise pressurize the jars to get a vacuum seal?

Thanks,

Mike

 

A:  Hello Mike:

The recipe does not call for pressure canning.  The acid in the vinegar prevents bacterial growth.  Just be sure to use sterilized jars.

–Dave

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