Put 1 ginger slice, 1 garlic clove and 1/2 t. pickling salt into each of 4 pint jars. Pack pepper strips or rings snuggly into the jars. In a nonreactive saucepan, bring to a boil the vinegar, water and sugar, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Reduce heat and cover the pan. Simmer covered for 5 minutes. Pour the hot liquid over peppers leaving 1/2" headspace. Process in hot water bath for 10 minutes.