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5 from 11 votes

Easy Pickled Jalapeños

These quick pickled jalapeños are the perfect way to top all of your favorite foods, including nachos, sandwiches, pizza, chili, and more.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Marinate Time30 minutes
Total Time42 minutes
Course: condiment
Cuisine: American
Total Cost: $2.30 recipe / $0.29 serving
Servings: 8 (¼ cup each)
Calories: 32kcal
Author: Beth Moncel

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. jalapeños $1.49
  • 2 cloves garlic $0.16
  • 1.5 cups white vinegar $0.52
  • 1/2 cup water $0.00
  • 1 Tbsp salt $0.10
  • 1 Tbsp sugar $0.03

Instructions

  • Wash and slice the jalapeños. Peel the garlic.
  • Add the vinegar, water, salt, and sugar to a medium sauce pot. Bring the mixture up to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve the salt and sugar.
  • Once the brine reaches a boil, add the jalapeños and garlic. Turn the heat off, place a lid on the pot, and let the peppers marinate in the brine for 30 minutes. Stir them occasionally to make sure they all spend adequate time under the brine. Replace the lid each time.
  • After marinating in the brine for 30 minutes the peppers will change from bright green to olive green. Transfer the peppers to a non-reactive (glass or plastic) air-tight container, then store in the refrigerator for up to two months.

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Notes

*The nutrition facts given include the brine, which is not usually consumed, so the sodium levels may be inflated.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 32kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 876mg | Fiber: 2g