Pickled Jalapenos

Pickled Jalapenos – Enjoy a quick and easy way to preserve your jalapenos deliciously. Delightfully tart and crunchy, you only need eight ingredients and less than 20 minutes! The combination of tart, sweet, and spicy flavors is highly addicting. A versatile condiment you can add to almost any dish, from tacos to sloppy joes.

Course Condiments

Cuisine American, South American

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Cooling Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 6kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

8-10 large jalapeno peppers, sliced into rings
1 cup (250ml) water
1 cup (250ml) distilled white vinegar
3 tablespoons (36g) sugar
1 tablespoon (42g) non-iodized salt, sea salt, or Kosher salt
3 cloves garlic, sliced or crushed
1 teaspoon (3g) whole peppercorns
¼ teaspoon (0.5g) cumin, optional

Instructions

Make sure to wash and dry the jalapenos.
Cut the stem and slice the jalapenos into rings. Don't forget to wear gloves to prevent burning your skin or accidentally touching your eyes while handling these spicy peppers.
In a medium pot, combine the water, vinegar, sugar, salt, garlic, peppercorns, and cumin.
Heat on medium-low, stir until the sugar and salt dissolve, then bring to a boil. Remove the pot from heat.
Transfer the jalapeno slices into a clean jar using tongs, then pour the pickling liquid into the same jar.
Stir and make sure everything is submerged in the pickling liquid. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes.
Let it cool at room temperature before sealing the lid.
Refrigerate for longer shelf life.

Notes

Use fresh jalapenos that are plump and firm to touch with shiny skin.
Be sure to wear gloves to prevent burning your hands from the jalapeno pepper oils.
If you prefer whole jalapenos, poke them or pierce them with a paring knife so the pickling liquid can get in.
Do not use aluminum, copper, brass, galvanized, or iron utensils or containers because they can create a chemical reaction with salt and vinegar during the pickling process. I recommend glass jars or ceramic containers.
Red jalapeno peppers are beautiful and spicier with a hint of sweetness.
You can also add bay leaves and coriander seeds if you want to add more flavors to your pickling liquid.
Don't forget to refrigerate to maximize the shelf life.
Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

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