Brazil Nut Free Pickled Jalapeños
These tangy, garlicky pickled jalapeños are the kind of condiment that quietly transforms everything they touch — tacos, sandwiches, grain bowls, scrambled eggs, you name it. The brine is a simple mix of white distilled vinegar, water, sugar, and kosher salt, cooked just long enough to dissolve everything into a clean, balanced liquid that lets the heat of the jalapeños shine. Smashed garlic and whole black peppercorns add depth, and a pinch of dried oregano brings a subtle herbal note if you're feeling it. Store-bought pickled peppers often come with ingredient lists that raise eyebrows, but this version is made entirely from straightforward pantry staples with nothing hidden in the mix. The whole process comes together in one small saucepan and a mason jar, making it genuinely low-effort for something that tastes this good. They're lightly pickled and ready to eat after just 30 minutes in the fridge, but if you can wait a few hours, the flavor gets even more complex and satisfying.
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8 servings
- 6 medium jalapeños, sliced into ¼-inch rounds
- ¾ cup white distilled vinegar
- ¾ cup water
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
- ½ tsp whole black peppercorns
- ½ tsp dried oregano (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pack the jalapeño slices, smashed garlic cloves, and 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 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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