Any vegetable canners out there? [View all]

[clarice]

This year, I am taking my first dive into canning.
So far, I've had some pretty good results...peppers...cucumbers.
I am using the standard recipe that I pulled of the internet.
White vinegar....store bought pickling spices....a little sugar.
I slit the peppers, then blister them slightly in a skillet.
My questions are...

What is the best vinegar to use? Mine taste overly vinegary.
I would like to add a little variety (flavors) to my mix. Any suggestions?

Are pickled green tomatoes any good?

Any cool tricks would be appreciated.