Pickled Jalapeños
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
10 servings
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Calories
22 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Pickled Jalapeños
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.
Ingredients
- 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
- Slice the jalapeños into thin rings without removing any of the seeds.
- In a medium pot, combine the water, vinegar, sugar, salt, and peppercorns. Bring the brine to a boil and set it aside.
- Place the sliced jalapeños and chopped garlic into one or a couple of canning jars. Pour the marinade over the jalapeños.
- Allow them to marinate in the fridge for at least 24 hours. Enjoy with your favorite meal.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.