Peppers in vinegar Romanian Style

Description
In Romanian: Gogosari in otet in stil romanesc

Ingredients

 * For each 1 qt/1 l vinegar:
 * 1 1/2 cups water,
 * 1 heaping tablespoon salt,
 * 2 tablespoons sugar,
 * 1 tablespoon honey,
 * a few bay leaves,
 * a few juniper berries;
 * peppers,
 * tarragon

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 1/2 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.