Vegetarian Pickled Jalapeños
These tangy, garlicky jalapeño rounds 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 hot over the packed jar. Smashed garlic and whole black peppercorns add a savory depth, and a pinch of dried oregano brings a subtle herbal note that makes the finished product taste like something from a specialty shop. Store-bought pickled jalapeños often sneak in preservatives or artificial colors, so making your own means you know exactly what's in the jar. The whole process is straightforward and requires no canning experience — just a saucepan, a mason jar, and a little patience while they cool. After 30 minutes in the fridge they're already lightly pickled and ready to eat, though a few hours in the brine takes the flavor somewhere truly addictive. Keep a jar stocked and you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly.
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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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