Walnut Free Pickled Jalapeños
Tangy, garlicky, and just the right amount of fiery, these pickled jalapeños are the kind of condiment that makes everything taste better. A quick brine of white distilled vinegar, water, sugar, and salt does all the heavy lifting, drawing out that signature heat while mellowing it into something craveable and bright. Smashed garlic and whole black peppercorns add depth, and a pinch of dried oregano gives the brine an herby backbone that keeps things interesting. Store-bought pickled peppers can be a gamble when you're scanning labels for unexpected additives, but this recipe keeps things clean and completely transparent — you know exactly what's going in the jar. The process is refreshingly simple: pack, pour, cool, and refrigerate. After just 30 minutes you've got lightly pickled slices ready to pile onto tacos, sandwiches, grain bowls, or nachos, and the flavor only gets better as they sit. Keep a jar in the fridge 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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