Fried Banana Peppers

Banana peppers, sliced in half and seeded
1 c. milk
1/4 c. flour
1 1/4 lb. cracker meal, unseasoned
1 1/4 tbsp. red pepper
Oil for deep frying


Cut peppers in half; soak in milk and flour.
 Combine cracker meal, flour and red pepper to make breading mixture.
 Remove peppers from milk and roll in breading. Deep fry at 350 degrees
 until golden brown.




PICKLED BANANA PEPPER  


peppers
garlic
dill
1 cup pickling salt
1 cup vinegar
1 gallon water


Wash peppers, make a slit in the side of each pepper. Alternatively, cut in half and remove seeds. Bell peppers can be used instead; cut into strips with some jalapeno added for zip.


Pack in sterilized jars. For each jar, use one clove garlic, one bunch dill or one teaspoon dill seed.


Bring pickling mixture to boil, pour over peppers and adjust seal. Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Tip: Heat jar lids before using for best results.