Description
This recipe for Bread and Butter Jalapeño Pickles offers a sweet and tangy twist on classic pickles with the addition of spicy fresh jalapeños. Perfect for adding a flavorful kick to sandwiches, burgers, or snacks, these quick refrigerator pickles combine sliced cucumbers, jalapeños, and onions in a vinegar-based brine infused with mustard and coriander seeds.
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 4 cups sliced cucumbers (small pickling cucumbers)
- 2 cups sliced fresh jalapeños (rings, wear gloves)
- 1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
Brine
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Wash the cucumbers and jalapeños thoroughly. Slice the jalapeños carefully into rings while wearing gloves to protect your skin, and slice the cucumbers into spears or rounds as preferred.
- Make the brine: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine white vinegar, granulated sugar, kosher salt, mustard seeds, and coriander seeds. Stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves completely and the brine begins to simmer gently.
- Pack the jars: Tightly pack sterilized jars with the sliced cucumbers, jalapeños, and thinly sliced sweet onion, layering them evenly.
- Pour the brine: Carefully pour the hot brine over the packed vegetables in the jars, ensuring they are fully submerged. Leave about half an inch of headspace at the top of each jar for expansion.
- Seal and cool: Seal the jars immediately while the brine is hot. Allow the jars to cool to room temperature and let them sit undisturbed for 30 minutes.
- Refrigerate and marinate: Transfer the sealed jars to the refrigerator. Let the pickles marinate for at least 24 hours to develop their full flavor before serving.
Notes
- Wearing gloves while slicing jalapeños prevents skin irritation from capsaicin.
- The pickles will keep well in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeños to control the spiciness level according to your preference.
- Ensure jars are properly sterilized to prolong shelf life and safety.
- For a less sweet version, reduce sugar by 1/4 cup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pickling
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
