Xanthan Gum Free Pickled Jalapeños
These tangy, garlicky pickled jalapeños are the kind of condiment that quietly becomes essential — piled onto tacos, tucked into sandwiches, or eaten straight from the jar with zero apology. The brine is a simple mix of white distilled vinegar, water, sugar, and salt, which means every single ingredient is clean and straightforward with absolutely nothing hidden in the list. For anyone navigating a xanthan gum sensitivity, store-bought pickled peppers can be a minefield of stabilizers and thickeners, but this homemade version sidesteps all of that with nothing but pantry staples. Smashed garlic and whole black peppercorns add depth to the brine, and a pinch of dried oregano brings a subtle herby warmth if you're feeling it. The process is genuinely simple — dissolve, pour, cool, refrigerate — and you'll have lightly pickled rounds ready in as little as 30 minutes, with the flavor deepening beautifully over a few hours. 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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