Cashew Free Pickled Jalapeños
Tangy, garlicky, and just the right amount of fiery, these homemade pickled jalapeños are the kind of condiment that quietly upgrades everything they touch — tacos, grain bowls, sandwiches, scrambled eggs, you name it. The brine is a simple mix of white distilled vinegar, water, sugar, and salt, cooked just long enough to dissolve everything before it gets poured over the packed jar. Smashed garlic and whole black peppercorns add depth, and a pinch of dried oregano brings a subtle herby note if you're feeling it. Store-bought pickled peppers can be a minefield of unexpected additives, but this recipe keeps things completely straightforward — every ingredient is right there in plain sight. The whole process is low-effort and low-fuss, with no canning experience required and no special equipment beyond a mason jar and a small saucepan. After just 30 minutes in the fridge they're ready to eat, though a few hours in the brine takes the flavor somewhere even better. Once you have a jar of these in the door of your refrigerator, you'll wonder how you ever got along without them.
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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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