Chestnut Free Gluten Free Pickled Jalapeños
Tangy, garlicky, and just the right amount of fiery, these quick pickled jalapeños are the kind of condiment that quietly upgrades everything they touch — tacos, grain bowls, scrambled eggs, you name it. The brine comes together in minutes on the stovetop with vinegar, water, sugar, and salt, then gets poured hot over fresh jalapeño rounds packed with smashed garlic and whole peppercorns for a flavor that punches well above its weight. Store-bought pickled peppers can be a minefield of unexpected additives, but this recipe keeps things clean and straightforward with ingredients you can actually read at a glance. A short rest in the fridge gives you crisp, lightly pickled slices ready to go, while an overnight chill deepens the tang into something truly addictive. The optional dried oregano adds a subtle herbal note that makes the brine feel a little more complex without any extra effort. Make a jar on Sunday and you'll find yourself reaching for it all week long.
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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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