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Quick Pickled Jalapenos
5 from 15 votes

Quick Pickled Jalapenos

Quick Pickled Jalapenos are thinly sliced jalapenos preserved in a hot vinegar brine with garlic, bay leaf, sugar, salt, oregano, and peppercorns. The pickling process mellows the heat over time while preserving a crisp texture and tangy flavor, ideal for adding spicy tang to dishes.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 30 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 jalapeno pepper large
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled and lightly crushed
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 bay leaf whole
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon oregano dried, Mexican
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns whole

Instructions

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  1. Thinly slice the jalapeno peppers using a sharp knife or mandolin. Discard the stems. Set the slices aside.
  2. In a medium non-reactive pot, bring the remaining ingredients to a boil.
  3. Stir in the jalapeno slices and remove the pan from the heat. Allow to cool for approximately 5 minutes or until the peppers begin to take on an olive green color.
  4. Remove and discard the bay leaf.
  5. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the jalapeno slices to a clean storage jar.
  6. Strain the pickling liquid into the jar filling adequately to cover the jalapeno slices.
  7. Close the jar and store in the refrigerator.
  8. Allow about a week for full flavors to develop. Best used within two months.

Notes

  • Wear disposable gloves to prevent irritation from jalapeno oils on your skin and avoid transferring to eyes or face.
  • Adjust sugar amount to control heat level; more sugar produces milder pickles.
  • Removing garlic before storage results in a less intense garlic flavor.
  • Allow at least one week in the refrigerator for full flavor development; pickles keep several months refrigerated.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.25cup Calories 30kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 875mg (36%) Potassium 49mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 159IU (3%) Vitamin C 17mg (19%) Calcium 13mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 30

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.25cup
Calories 30kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 875mg 36%
Potassium 49mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 159IU 3%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

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