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Wicked Easy BBQ Pickled Jalapenos Recipe

If you love the taste of jalapenos but not the heat, pickling them is a great way to calm the heat down. Great on burgers, tacos, eggs, and more.
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By Dylan Clay
November 21, 2024
bbq pickled jalapenos recipe

Pickled Jalapenos Ingredients

  • 4-6 Jalapenos
  • 1 Cup Distilled White Vinegar
  • 1 Cup Water
  • 1.5 tbsp White Sugar
  • 1.5 tbsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 tbsp mustard seed

Other Stuff I’ve Added That Tastes Great

  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 1-2 Slices of Fresh Lemon
  • 1/2 Small Yellow Onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 Clove of Garlic, Crushed

Slice Jalapenos in 1/4″ Thick Pieces

Depending on the intended purpose you could slice at an angle to make them longer – like for sandwiches (pictured left).

pickled jalapenos shapes

But simple medallions are totally fine (pictured right).

Leave the seeds for more heat – remove for less.

Bring Brine Liquid to a Slight Boil

In a medium pot, bring the following to a slight boil.

  • 1 Cup Distilled White Vinegar
  • 1 Cup Water
  • 1.5 tbsp White Sugar
  • 1.5 tbsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 tbsp Mustard Seed

Once boiling, remove from the heat.

Add Jalapenos to Your Mason Jar

Add as many as will fit.

Take your hot brine liquid and either ladle or pour it over your jalapenos.

jalapenos in mason jar with pickling liquid

Fill it up to the top with brine liquid.

Allow to cool and then store in your refrigerator; Flavors will improve overnight.

Refrigerator Pickled Jalapenos

Ingredients

  • 4-6 Jalapenos

Pickling Liquid

  • 1 Cup Distilled White Vinegar
  • 1 Cup Water
  • 1.5 tbsp White Sugar
  • 1.5 tbsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 tbsp mustard seed

Instructions

  • Slice jalapenos into medallions.
  • Add as many jalapenos as you can to a mason jar or similar non-reactive container.

Make Brining Liquid

  • To a medium pot over medium-low heat combine your brine ingredients.
    1 Cup Distilled White Vinegar, 1 Cup Water, 1.5 tbsp White Sugar, 1.5 tbsp Kosher Salt, 1/2 tbsp mustard seed
  • Bring to a slight boil and then take off the heat.

Pickling the Jalapenos

  • Ladle brine liquid into mason jar – all the way to the top.
  • Cover the mason jar with a lid and then allow to cool.
  • Once cooled store in your refrigerator. Flavors will improve overnight.

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