Description

These Bread and Butter Jalapeño Pickles combine the perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors. Thinly sliced jalapeños and onions soak in a tangy brine made from apple cider vinegar, white vinegar, sugar, and spices to create a delightful refrigerator pickle that’s easy to prepare and bursts with fresh flavor after just 24 hours. Ideal as a zesty topping for burgers, sandwiches, tacos, or charcuterie boards, these pickles also keep well in the fridge for up to two months.

Ingredients

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Pickling Vegetables

1 pound fresh jalapeños, sliced into 1/4-inch rings
1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced

Pickling Brine

1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon celery seeds
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon salt

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Instructions

Prepare Vegetables: In a large heatproof bowl, combine the sliced jalapeños and thinly sliced yellow onion, ensuring an even mix of spicy and sweet elements.
Make Brine: In a medium saucepan, add granulated sugar, apple cider vinegar, white vinegar, water, mustard seeds, celery seeds, ground turmeric, and salt. Heat over medium-high, stirring occasionally until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture reaches a boil.
Combine Vegetables and Brine: Carefully pour the hot brine over the jalapeños and onions in the bowl. Stir gently to coat all slices evenly and allow the mixture to sit at room temperature for 1 hour. This step chills the brine and starts the pickling process.
Jar and Refrigerate: Transfer the jalapeño and onion mixture along with the brine into sterilized glass jars with lids. Seal tightly and refrigerate for at least 24 hours to develop the characteristic tangy and sweet flavor.
Storage and Serving: Keep the pickles refrigerated where they will stay fresh for up to 2 months. Enjoy them as a spicy, sweet topping on burgers, sandwiches, tacos, or alongside your favorite charcuterie.

Notes

For extra crunch, refrigerate the jalapeños before slicing.
Avoid over-soaking in hot brine to maintain texture.
These pickles add a delicious sweet and spicy zing to a variety of dishes including burgers, sandwiches, tacos, and charcuterie boards.
Always use sterilized jars to ensure longer shelf life and food safety.