Easy Pickled Jalapenos
Easy pickled jalapeños are a quick homemade topping that adds the perfect tangy, spicy kick to all your favorite foods. Crisp, zesty, and packed with bold flavor, they’re perfect for finishing tacos, burgers, nachos, sandwiches, and more.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time5 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American, Southern
Servings: 1 quart
Calories: 184kcal
- 8-10 jalapenos thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
In a medium saucepan, combine the water, vinegar, sugar and salt. Bring to a gentle boil and stir to dissolve the sugar and salt.
1 cup water, 1 cup white vinegar, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon salt
In a 1 quart canning jar, pack in the jalapenos and garlic, trying to mix them up slightly.
8-10 jalapenos, 3 cloves garlic
Gently pour the vinegar mixture over the jalapenos and allow to cool to room temp.
Put the lid on and store in the fridge.
- Make sure the jalapeños and garlic both stay submerged in the vinegar mixture.
- These taste best after they have had a few days to sit in the brine.
- Make sure to tightly seal the jar and refrigerate them after each use.
Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 6999mg | Potassium: 321mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 1208IU | Vitamin C: 136mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg