An Unconventional Piece of Advice on Banana Storage
Although it may seem far-fetched, it is entirely within the range of possibilities to preserve bananas for far longer than their usual shelf life. Get as many bananas as you’d like, then use a toothbrush and a little baking soda to give them a gentle scrub. Remove the bananas’ ends, clean them well, and pat them dry. Cut them into two-finger-thick slices without peeling. Set aside.
Building an Enchanted Sanctuary for Glass-Jar Bananas
Get a jar (or jars) that hold around 700 milliliters of liquid, and then stack the following ingredients in the order given: Ingredients: a bay leaf, two garlic cloves (or two whole cloves), two slices of chili pepper, one teaspoon each of coriander and dill seeds, and a pepper combination (including white, black, green, and pink pepper, along with allspice).
Put in the banana slices (about a dozen should fit in that size jar), next add the chile pepper slices, and last, stir in the remaining ingredients. Next, you’ll want to add a teaspoon of sugar, 1.5 teaspoons of salt, 1 teaspoon of 70% vinegar, and a fair amount of boiling water.
Sterilization and Storage, the Last Steps in Preservation
Make sure all raw materials have been properly disinfected before using them. After everything has been carefully packed into the jar, make sure it is airtight before storing it in a cold spot for two years.
