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Quick Pickled Jalapeños

Quick Pickled Jalapeños

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  • Author: Maria
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes plus 24 hours pickling
  • Yield: About 2 cups pickled jalapeños 1x
  • Category: Condiment
  • Method: Pickling
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Quick Pickled Jalapeños are spicy, tangy jalapeño slices preserved in a flavorful vinegar brine with garlic and oregano. Perfect for adding a zesty kick to sandwiches, tacos, and salads.


Ingredients

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  • 2025 jalapeño peppers, sliced into rings
  • 45 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 2 cups white vinegar
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine white vinegar, water, sugar, kosher salt, and dried oregano.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar and salt dissolve.
  3. Remove the brine from heat and let it cool slightly.
  4. Place sliced jalapeños and smashed garlic cloves in a clean jar or heatproof container.
  5. Pour the warm brine over the jalapeños and garlic, ensuring they are fully submerged.
  6. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate.
  7. Let the jalapeños pickle for at least 24 hours before using for best flavor.

Notes

  • Use fresh jalapeños for crisp, spicy pickles.
  • Store pickled jalapeños in the refrigerator; they last up to 2 weeks.
  • Adjust sugar to taste for sweeter or more tart pickles.
  • Add other spices like black peppercorns or bay leaves for additional flavor.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
  • Calories: 5
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 1g
  • Fiber: 0.2g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg