Barley Free Gluten Free Pickled Jalapeños
These bright, tangy pickled jalapeños are the kind of condiment that makes everything better — tacos, grain bowls, sandwiches, eggs, you name it. The brine is a simple mix of distilled white vinegar, water, sugar, and kosher salt, so every ingredient is completely transparent and easy to verify. Store-bought pickled peppers can be a minefield of additives and ambiguous seasonings, but making them at home puts you fully in control. Smashed garlic and whole black peppercorns add depth to the brine, while a pinch of dried oregano gives the finished jar a subtle herby backbone. The jalapeños stay satisfyingly crisp after just 30 minutes in the fridge, though an overnight rest deepens the tang considerably. This is a genuinely low-effort recipe that rewards you with a versatile, flavor-packed condiment you'll want to keep stocked at all times.
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8 servings
- 6 oz fresh jalapeños (about 4–5 medium), sliced into ¼-inch rounds
- ¾ cup distilled white vinegar
- ¾ cup water
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- ½ tsp whole black peppercorns
- ½ tsp dried oregano (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pack the jalapeño slices, smashed garlic cloves, and black peppercorns into a clean 1-pint mason jar, pressing them down so they sit below the jar's shoulder.
- 2
Combine the vinegar, water, sugar, and kosher salt in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar and salt are fully dissolved, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat.
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