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Close up of a jar of jalapeno slices in brine with spices.
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5 from 3 votes

Pickled Jalapeños

These quick pickled jalapeños are made with just a handful of ingredients and are great served with almost anything.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Cooling Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 6

Equipment

  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Heat-safe jar
  • Small pot
  • Knife
  • Wooden spoon

Ingredients

  • 6 fresh jalapeños
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup vinegar white or apple cider
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions

  • Slice the jalapeños into rounds, just as thick as you'd like to eat. Transfer the slices into a heat-safe jar.
    6 fresh jalapeños
  • Combine the water, vinegar, salt, sugar, pepper, and bay leaf in a small pot.
    1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon sugar, ¼ teaspoon whole black peppercorns, 1 bay leaf, ½ cup vinegar, ½ cup water
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer. After it simmers, pour this brine over the sliced peppers.
  • Let the peppers cool on the counter for about 30 minutes before serving or storing.
  • Once cool, store the peppers in a sealed jar in the fridge for a couple of weeks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 pepper | Calories: 5kcal