It's a Harvest forum question Joe - that's the canning and preserving forum. :) But the simple answer is yes, they float for awhile because of the air in the food. Many foods do this and it is normal. Over time they will replace the air with the brine and sink.

So assuming you used an approved recipe for canning them - pickled if done in a BWB and with the recommended amount of 1:1 water to vinegar minimum otherwise pressure canning is required - then they are safe.

Dave

Ohhh, they call it the Harvest forum huh? I was looking up & down the list for a canning forum. Anywho, the recipe called for a 3 to 1 ratio of vinegar to water, respectively, so I'm good there. The issue with the pepper rings is that once they start floating, they don't pack back down due to their shape. I checked the jars at the store today, while buying another case of jars I might add, and the store sold ones also have this going on, so I have to assume it's safe. Thanks for the response.

Joe