sweet and hot peppers are still available at the market and are a great way to end the summer and roll into fall.  i am a spice wuss, so when i ate a big slice of these hot peppers, thinking they were sweet, i was in for a not so nice surprise.  but once they are hit with a bit of vinegar and sugar, the heat mellows a bit and they take on a whole new flavor.  great on a rich steak to cut through the fat, but also taste great on other proteins and fish as well as in salads.

1 1/2 c white balsamic vinegar

1/2 c sugar

1 t salt

5 hot peppers, cut into rings

just let them steep and enjoy!