Pickled Jalapeños
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Pickled Jalapeños
Description
Pickled Jalapeños are prepared by slicing fresh jalapeño peppers while keeping their seeds, which retain their heat. Garlic cloves and cumin seeds add aromatic depth. The pickling brine combines distilled white vinegar with sugar and salt, which is boiled to dissolve ingredients and then poured over the pepper slices. Once sealed and refrigerated, the peppers soften slightly but retain crunch and a sharp, acidic flavor balanced with subtle sweetness.
The use of vinegar as the main preserving liquid imparts tanginess that complements the natural spiciness of jalapeños. Cumin seeds add a warm, earthy note while garlic offers subtle pungency. These pickled peppers provide a versatile topping for sandwiches, tacos, or salads, delivering a crisp texture and lively flavor.
The pickling process requires at least 12 hours of refrigeration before use, allowing flavors to meld and the peppers to mellow from their raw intensity. Stored sealed in the fridge, they will remain good for several weeks.
Ingredients
- 6 jalapeños
- 3 cloves garlic peeled
- 1 teaspoons cumin seeds whole
- 1½ cups white vinegar distilled
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
Instructions
- Slice jalapenos, leaving seeds in tact, but discarding stems. Place into a pint sized mason jar, or other glass, plastic, or ceramic container with a sealable lid. Add in garlic and cumin seeds.
- In a small saucepan stir together vinegar, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
- Pour mixture over jalapenos in jar until full. Place the lid on and let cool to room temperature.
- Place the lid on to seal and refrigerate. Let them sit and pickle for 12 hours before using.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 1jar
Amount Per Serving
Calories 207 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 207kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 6991mg | 291% |
| Potassium | 280mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 905IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 102.5mg | 114% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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