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Tiny Jar of Pickled Jalapenos

It only takes five minutes to make a Tiny Jar of Pickled Jalapenos!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 15 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 3 jalapeños
  • 1/4 small onion
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 2/3 cup white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • pinch of Mexican oregano
  • pinch of cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Start by giving the jalapenos a good rinse. Then chop them up into nickel-sized slices, discarding the stems. Be sure to use caution when handling hot chiles like jalapenos -- I usually just give my hands a good rinse afterwards, but if you're sensitive to spicy foods then consider using gloves. Tips on working with hot chiles.
  2. Slice up 1/4 small onion, and roughly chop a peeled garlic clove. Saute the onion and garlic in a glug of oil over medium heat for a few minutes.
  3. Add the spices: pinch of Mexican oregano, pinch of cumin, freshly cracked black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Briefly cook the spices.
  4. Add the sliced jalapenos along with 2/3 cup white vinegar and 1/4 cup water. Simmer over medium heat until the jalapenos are turning army green in color.
  5. Add the mixture to an 8 oz. jar. Glass jars are recommended for this vinegar based brine. I find it easiest to use tongs to add the jalapenos to the jar, and then pour the brine over the top of them.
  6. Let the jalapenos cool on the counter for a bit, then cap them and store in the fridge where they will last for a few weeks.

Notes

  • Kosher, sea or pickling salts are the most common salts used for pickling vegetables. Iodized salt isn't recommended as sometimes the additives will affect the brine.
  • It's also best practice to use a non-reactive pan when heating up the vinegar.  In the past I have mistakenly used my cast iron pan and the vinegar ate away some of the pan's seasoning. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 15kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 0.2g (0%) Fat 0.1g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.01g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.02g Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g Sodium 148mg (6%) Potassium 40mg (1%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 113IU (2%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 7mg (1%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 15

% Daily Value*

Calories 15kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 0.2g 0%
Fat 0.1g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.02g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0%
Sodium 148mg 6%
Potassium 40mg 1%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 113IU 2%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

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