Pickled Jalapeños

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    10 servings

  • Calories

    22 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    American

Pickled Jalapeños

Pickled Jalapeños are thinly sliced jalapeño rings and chopped garlic preserved in a tangy, lightly sweetened vinegar brine with salt and peppercorns. The quick pickling process softens the peppers while maintaining some crunch and spice, making a zesty condiment or topping.

Description

This recipe calls for slicing jalapeños into thin rings, retaining the seeds to preserve their heat. Chopped garlic accompanies the peppers to add pungent flavor. The brine consists of equal parts water and white vinegar, enhanced with sugar, salt, and whole peppercorns brought to a boil and then poured over the peppers and garlic in jars. After refrigerating for at least 24 hours, the jalapeños develop a balanced tart and spicy profile useful for adding heat and acidity to meals.

They are ideal for topping tacos, sandwiches, burgers, or serving alongside dishes that benefit from a sharp, vinegary accent. The preparation is simple and requires minimal equipment, with no canning process mentioned.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 8 jalapeños
  • 5 garlic chopped, cloves
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup white wine vinegar or any other white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp peppercorns
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 2 tbsp sugar

Instructions

  1. Slice the jalapeños into thin rings without removing any of the seeds.
  2. In a medium pot, combine the water, vinegar, sugar, salt, and peppercorns. Bring the brine to a boil and set it aside.
  3. Place the sliced jalapeños and chopped garlic into one or a couple of canning jars. Pour the marinade over the jalapeños.
  4. Allow them to marinate in the fridge for at least 24 hours. Enjoy with your favorite meal.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 22kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 702mg (29%) Potassium 56mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 126IU (3%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 10mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 22 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 22kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 702mg 29%
Potassium 56mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 126IU 3%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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