Black Pearl

[AlabamaJack]

I think the reason the stem is left on is to have a "handle" for the pepper...you don't eat the stems...every pepper I have ever pickled had the stems left on...

 

[BrianS]

I think AJ hit the nail on the head

 

[Armadillo]

I think the reason the stem is left on is to have a "handle" for the pepper...you don't eat the stems...every pepper I have ever pickled had the stems left on...

I also prefer pickled peppers with the stem to easily get a hold on them.