Citrus Free Gluten Free Pickled Jalapeños
These fiery pickled jalapeños are the kind of condiment that quietly becomes the most-reached-for jar in your fridge. Sliced rounds get packed with smashed garlic and black peppercorns, then bathed in a hot brine of distilled white vinegar, water, sugar, and kosher salt — simple, clean ingredients that deliver serious punch. Many store-bought pickled peppers sneak in citrus juice or citric acid as a preservative, so making your own is the only way to know exactly what's in the jar. The brine comes together in just a few minutes on the stovetop, and a touch of dried oregano adds an herby depth that makes these taste far more complex than the effort involved. After a quick cool-down and at least 30 minutes in the fridge, you get crisp, tangy slices that are ready to pile onto tacos, burgers, grain bowls, or anything else that needs a little heat. Let them sit overnight and the flavor deepens into something genuinely addictive. One batch and you'll never go back to the store-bought version.
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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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