Paraben Free Gluten Free Pickled Jalapeños
Homemade pickled jalapeños are one of those pantry staples that make everything they touch taste better — tacos, grain bowls, sandwiches, scrambled eggs, you name it. The brine here is a clean, straightforward mix of distilled white vinegar, water, sugar, and kosher salt, so you know exactly what's going into the jar and what isn't. That matters more than people realize, because store-bought pickled peppers often contain preservatives and additives that can be a concern for anyone keeping a close eye on what they're putting in their body. Smashed garlic and whole black peppercorns bring a subtle depth to the brine, and a pinch of dried oregano adds a faintly herby note if you're feeling it. The jalapeños stay crisp and bright after just 30 minutes in the fridge, though an overnight rest rewards you with a deeper, tangier bite. The whole process is genuinely quick and requires nothing more than a saucepan and a mason jar. Once you've made a batch yourself, it's hard to go back to the bottled stuff.
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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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