Instructions

  1. Wash hot peppers; drain.
  2. Pack peppers into hot, sterilized pint jars, leaving 1/2" headspace.
  3. If desired, place 1 head fresh dill or 1 1/2 tsp. dill seed in each jar.
  4. In saucepan, combine water, vinegar, salt, sugar, garlic, and dried pepper. bring to boiling.
  5. Pour hot pickling liquid over peppers, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
  6. Adjust lids. Process in boiling water bath (pints) 10 minutes.