Peppers in Vinegar Romanian-style

Description
In Romanian: Gogosari in otet in stil romanesc

Ingredients

 * peppers
 * tarragon

Vinegar mixture
This mixture can be scaled up or down to accommodate the number of peppers used
 * 1 qt / 1 l vinegar
 * 1½ cups water
 * 1 heaping tablespoon salt
 * 2 tablespoons sugar
 * 1 tablespoon honey
 * a few bay leaves
 * a few juniper berries

Directions

 * 1) Choose large peppers, wash and dry.
 * 2) Cut the stem and prick 4 – 5 times around the core with a knitting pin.
 * 3) Arrange in large glass jars.
 * 4) Set to boil the vinegar with the water, sugar and honey (or replace honey with another ½ tablespoon sugar).
 * 5) Add the bay leaves and juniper berries and let boil for a few minutes.
 * 6) Pour while hot over the peppers in jars.
 * 7) Pour gradually, with the ladle, so that the jar does not break.
 * 8) The jar must be wrapped in a wet cloth.
 * 9) Place a handful of washed tarragon on top of the peppers, cover the mouth of the jar with a dessert plate and let sit until the next day.
 * 10) The next day the vinegar level will have decreased so add some more vinegar mixture (prepared as before) to fill the jar.
 * 11) Leave for 2 – 3 hours and if still needed, add some more vinegar mixture.
 * 12) On the inside of the jar, just at the mouth, add two sticks to form an X.
 * 13) Tie with a double layer of cellophane and keep in a cool place.