Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_sugar'], recipe: wash and core peppers. cut in halves, strips or rings. i like the halves for easy sandwich making and the rings for pizza. in a large pot combine sugar, salt, vinegar and water. bring to a boil. add the peppers and return to a boil. remove from heat. put 1 clove of garlic into each clean, hot, sterilized pint jar. fill with hot pepper and vinegar mixture to within 1/2 inch of top. remove bubbles with a rubber spatula. wipe rims clean. screw on hot, clean lids and rims. place jars in a boiling hot water bath for 5 minutes. do not overcook or you will have soggy peppers. remove from hot water bath and place on towel on counter. allow to cool - do not retighten tops. they will pop when sealed. i use a small fan to cool quicker.

Target recipe: carefully wash green peppers and remove seeds. slice and pack in sterilized pint-sized canning jars with 2 to 3 cloves of garlic, 2 bay leaves, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in each jar. bring equal parts of water and vinegar to a boil and pour over peppers in jars. seal immediately. cool and store in refrigerator. keeps for a few months. for longer storage, process for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath.