Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_fat'], 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: cut 2 slits in each pepper and place in a large ceramic or glass bowl. repeat. pour salt water over peppers and let stand for 18 hours. drain, rinse and drain thoroughly. combine remaining ingredients in a large stainless or enamel pot and simmer for 15 minutes. remove garlic. pack peppers into clean, hot jars; pour hot vinegar mixture over peppers leaving 1/4 inch head space. seal and process for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath at altitudes up to 1000 feet.