Pickled Peppers
["3 lb. bell peppers", "2 1/2 c. white vinegar", "2 1/2 c. water", "1 1/4 c. sugar", "8 cloves garlic", "2 tsp. salt"]
["Combine vinegar, water and sugar.", "Heat to boiling.", "Wash peppers.", "Remove seeds and ribs.", "Cut into 1/2-inch strips.", "Place strips in bowl and add enough boiling water to cover peppers. Cover bowl and let stand exactly 5 minutes.", "Drain.", "Pack peppers into jars.", "Place 1 garlic clove and 1/4 teaspoon salt in each jar. Pour hot liquid over peppers and seal.", "Makes 8 half pints."]
["bell peppers", "white vinegar", "water", "sugar", "garlic", "salt"]