Carrageenan Free Gluten Free Pickled Jalapeños
Tangy, garlicky, and just the right amount of fiery, these homemade pickled jalapeños are the kind of condiment that makes everything taste better — tacos, grain bowls, sandwiches, eggs, you name it. Store-bought pickled peppers can be a minefield, with many brands quietly relying on stabilizers and thickeners like carrageenan to extend shelf life or improve texture. Making your own at home means you control every single ingredient, and this brine is refreshingly straightforward: vinegar, water, sugar, salt, garlic, and peppercorns. The hot brine method is simple and forgiving — you're just dissolving a few pantry staples in a saucepan and pouring the whole thing over your packed jar of sliced peppers. Even after just 30 minutes in the fridge, the jalapeños take on a bright, punchy tang while holding onto a satisfying crunch. Let them sit overnight and the flavor deepens into something genuinely addictive. One batch and you'll never reach for the store-bought jar again.
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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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