Ginger 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. The brine is a clean, simple mix of distilled white vinegar, water, sugar, and kosher salt, with smashed garlic and black peppercorns rounding out the flavor — no complicated spice blends or hidden additives to worry about. That simplicity is exactly what makes this recipe so easy to trust, since store-bought pickled peppers can sometimes sneak in unexpected seasonings that don't work for everyone. The whole process comes together in one small saucepan and a mason jar, with no canning experience required. After just 30 minutes in the fridge they're already bright, tangy, and satisfyingly crisp — though leaving them overnight deepens the tang considerably. Pile them onto tacos, burgers, grain bowls, or eggs, and you'll wonder how you ever went without a homemade jar on standby.
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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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