Pickled Hot Chili Pepper Rings

Ingredients:

1 pound Chili peppers, washed, dried, cut and seeded; always wear gloves when working with peppers. (Makes 4 cups prepared)
2 cups Water
2 cups Distilled white vinegar
4 tablespoon Coarse sea salt
1 1/2 tablespoons Garlic, minced
1 1/2 tablespoon Peppercorns, whole
1 1/2 tablespoon Sugar
1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
Fresh Bay leaves
Fresh Thyme sprigs

In a enameled pot over medium-high heat, combine water, vinegar, salt, garlic, cumin, peppercorns and sugar, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer.
In a sterilized jar, fill with prepared sliced pepper rings, then add a bay leaf and two sprigs of thyme.
Fill jar with brine mixture to the top, making sure it is full. Clean edges and seal tightly with lid
Prepare hot water bath: Fill large pot with water and heat until boiling.
Set filled jars in water bath for 15 minutes (If pot is bubbling over, lower heat).
Remove and let cool. Enjoy!