Spicy Homemade Pickled Jalapeños
Transform your meals with these homemade pickled jalapeños! Bursting with zesty flavor and a fiery kick, they add a delicious crunch to tacos, sandwiches, or salads. Easy to make and perfect for spicing up any dish, these vibrant peppers will become your new favorite condiment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh jalapeños
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup filtered water
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
- 1 tsp oregano (optional)
- 1 tsp black peppercorns (optional)
Instructions
- Sterilize jars by boiling them for 10 minutes.
- Slice jalapeños into rings (wear gloves to avoid irritation).
- In a saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt over medium heat until dissolved; bring to a simmer.
- Add smashed garlic and any optional spices; steep for 5 minutes.
- Layer sliced jalapeños in jars and pour hot brine over them until submerged.
- Seal jars tightly and let cool before refrigerating. For best flavor, wait at least 24 hours before enjoying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz (28g)
- Calories: 10
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg