06/20/2021
Ingredients
Brine
3 cups (750 mL) White Vinegar
5 cups (1250 mL) Still Water
4 Whole Star Anise
2 tbsp (30 mL) Whole Coriander Seed
2 tsp (10 mL) Whole Dill Seed
2 tsp (10 mL) Whole Mustard Seed
2 tbsp (30 mL) White Granulated Sugar
1 tbsp (15 mL) Flaked or Coarse sea salt, KosherSalt or pickling salt
OPTIONAL: ½ tsp Fresh Ground Black Pepper
If you are pickling peppers:
4 Ontario Greenhouse Red Bell Peppers – trimmed, cored and thinly sliced
4 Ontario Greenhouse Yellow Bell Peppers – trimmed, cored and thinly sliced
4 Ontario Greenhouse Orange Bell Peppers – trimmed, cored and thinly sliced
4 Garlic Cloves – trimmed and peeled
4 Bay Leaves
4 sprigs of fresh oregano
If you are pickling cucumbers:
8 Ontario greenhouse cucumbers
4 sprigs of fresh dill
Instructions
Combine vinegar, water, star anise, coriander seed, dill seed, mustard seed, sugar, salt, and pepper in a saucepan.
Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer.
Fill a large stockpot ¾ full of water, bring to boil, add canning jars, lids, and tools, boil for 10 minutes.
Remove jars with sterilized utensils, careful not to touch any surfaces.