Mustard Free Pickled Jalapeños
Tangy, garlicky, and just the right amount of fiery, these pickled jalapeños are the kind of condiment that quietly upgrades everything they touch — tacos, grain bowls, sandwiches, scrambled eggs, you name it. Store-bought pickled peppers can be a minefield for anyone avoiding mustard, since many commercial brands sneak in mustard seed or mustard-based spices as part of their pickling blend. Making your own brine from scratch with white distilled vinegar, sugar, salt, garlic, and peppercorns means you know exactly what's in the jar. The process is genuinely simple: a quick stovetop brine, a well-packed mason jar, and a little patience in the fridge. A hint of dried oregano is optional but adds a subtle herby depth that makes the finished product taste like something from a specialty deli. After just 30 minutes of chilling they're ready to eat, though a few hours in the fridge takes the flavor somewhere even better. Once you have a jar of these on hand, you'll wonder how your refrigerator ever functioned 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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