Making these Pickled Jalapenos is a great way to preserve the last of your pepper harvest! These are delicious and can be used in so many ways, Make some, today! These can be canned or stored in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.
Ingredients and Variations
Ingredients: Jalapenos, water, white vinegar, sea salt and Mexican oregano.
Variations: Any pepper can be used along with any herbs or spices you desire, ACV can replace white vinegar, a garlic clove can safely be added to each half pint jar if desired, 2 tsp of ground cumin can be added to the brine as well.
Canning
Before you begin, be sure to do the safety checks on your canner per manufacturer instructions. Always inspect your jars for chips and cracks and wash all equipment needed for the canning project, in hot soapy water. Be sure to check the recipe for recommended headspace and be accurate. This is important for shelf stability and safety. Consult the USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning and Preserving for more information. https://nchfp.uga.edu/publications/publications_usda.html
Pickled Jalapenos
7
half pints10
minutesIngredients
2 lbs jalapenos, washed and sliced into 1/4 in rings
2 cups water
2 cups white vinegar
2 tsp sea, Kosher or canning salt
1 tbsp dried Mexican oregano
7 cloves garlic *optional
2 tsp cumin * optional
2 tsp pickle crisp *optional
Directions
- Inspect jars for cracks and chips. Wash jars, lids and rings in hot, soapy water. Prepare canner filling with water, bring to a simmer with jars in it, for 20 minutes. Do NOT boil!
- Add water, vinegar and spices to a pot, bring to a boil, cover, turn down to a simmer and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Fill half pint jars with jalapenos adding a garlic clove to each if desired, also 1/4 tsp pickle crisp (optional) pack them in leaving 1/2-inch headspace, Ladle brine over peppers leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Remove air bubbles, wipe rims and add on lids and rings to fingertip tight. Put jars directly into simmering water bath canner.
- Process half pints for a 10 minute base time, adding 5 minutes accordingly for your altitude.
