Canned pimentos

Ingredients

• 8 large sweet red peppers
• boiling water
• 2 1/2 cups white vinegar
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup sugar
• 8 cloves garlic
• 4 teaspoons corn oil
• 2 teaspoons salt

Directions

1. 1

   Cut peppers lengthwise in strips.

2. 2

   Cover with boiling water for 5 minutes; drain.

3. 3

   Bring vinegar, water and sugar to a boil in a non-aluminum pan.

4. 4

   Simmer 5 minutes.

5. 5

   In each 1/2 pint jar, put 1 clove garlic, 1/2 tsp oil, 1/4 tsp salt, fill with peppers and pour hot syrup over, leaving the appropriate head space.

6. 6

   Process 25 minutes at 11 pounds pressure.