Description
Mexican zesty pickled peppers bring spicy tang to any meal. Crisp jalapeños and serrano peppers marinate in vinegar, creating a condiment you can enjoy across countless dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) sweet red peppers
- 1 medium Vidalia onion
Liquid Base:
- 2 cups white vinegar
- 0.75 cups water
Spices and Seasonings:
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed
- 0.5 cups sugar
- 1.5 tablespoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 bay leaf
- 0.5 teaspoon mustard seeds
Instructions
- Carefully slice sweet red peppers and Vidalia onions into thin, uniform strips, removing seeds for a milder flavor profile.
- Create a zesty pickling liquid by combining white vinegar, water, crushed garlic, sugar, salt, red pepper flakes, bay leaf, and mustard seeds in a saucepan. Heat the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high temperature, stirring until salt and sugar completely dissolve, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Sterilize clean mason jars and artfully arrange the sliced peppers and onions, creating alternating layers for visual appeal and balanced flavor distribution.
- Gently pour the warm, aromatic brine over the vegetable layers, ensuring complete submersion and eliminating any potential air pockets.
- Allow the pickled vegetables to cool naturally to room temperature, which helps meld the complex flavor notes.
- Securely seal mason jars with tight-fitting lids and refrigerate. The pickled peppers and onions will develop enhanced taste and texture over 24-48 hours, reaching peak deliciousness within a week of preparation.
Notes
- Slice peppers and onions uniformly to ensure even pickling and consistent texture throughout the jar.
- Remove pepper seeds for a milder flavor, or keep them for an extra spicy kick that adds depth to sandwiches and salads.
- Use fresh, crisp vegetables to maintain a satisfying crunch and prevent soggy pickles during the brining process.
- Experiment with different vinegar types like apple cider or rice vinegar to create unique flavor profiles that complement various dishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 27
- Sugar: 1.5 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg