5 from 12 votes
Pickled Jalapeños Recipe
Pickled Jalapeños are thinly sliced fresh peppers preserved in a hot vinegar brine flavored with garlic, salt, and sugar. The process yields spicy, tangy pickles that develop more intense flavor with time and provide a crisp, piquant condiment.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Servings:
10
Calories:
32 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 7-9 jalapeno pepper medium-large sized fresh
- 1 ½ cups white vinegar
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 ½ tablespoons salt coarse
- ¼ cup sugar
- 6-8 garlic mashed cloves
Instructions
- Thinly slice the jalapeños using a sharp chef’s knife or a mandolin. I like them thin, like my tobacco onions.
- In a medium-sized pot, add in the water, vinegar, salt, sugar, and smashed garlic cloves.
- Bring to a boil over high heat. Make sure the salt and sugar are completely dissolved.
- Turn the heat off and add in the sliced jalapeños ensuring they are submerged.
- Let them cool to room temperature, which takes about 2 hours.
- Transfer the pickled jalapeños to a sterilized jar and screw on the lid fingertip tight.
- Store them in the refrigerator until you’re ready to use them.
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Notes
- Prepare pickled jalapeños up to one week in advance for best flavor development.
- Store sealed jars in the refrigerator for 4 to 6 weeks; freezing is not recommended.
- Wait at least 24 hours after pickling for optimal flavor before eating; longer storage intensifies the taste.
- Ensure jars and lids are fully clean and sterilized before filling to prevent spoilage.
- Adjust the quantity of jalapeños used based on jar volume and desired heat level.
- For canning, process jars in boiling water for 10 minutes and store in a dark, cool place for up to 18 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
32kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
0.2g
(0%)
Fat
0.1g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.01g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.01g
(0%)
Sodium
1225mg
(51%)
Potassium
29mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
179IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
10mg
(1%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 32
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 32kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 1225mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 29mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 179IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.