Description
Smoked Pickled Jalapeños are a flavor-packed condiment that combines smoky, tangy, and spicy elements to elevate any dish. These easy-to-make jalapeños are perfect as toppings for tacos, burgers, or nachos, and they add a zesty kick to salads and sandwiches. With just a handful of ingredients and straightforward steps, you can prepare these vibrant pickles at home and impress your family and friends with their bold flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh jalapeños
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
Instructions
- Wash the jalapeños thoroughly and slice them into rings or halves based on your heat preference.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine apple cider vinegar, water, sugar, salt, smoked paprika, and crushed garlic. Stir until dissolved and bring to a simmer.
- Smoke the jalapeños for about 15-20 minutes using a smoker or stovetop method until they develop a nice char.
- Pack the smoked jalapeños into clean jars and pour the hot brine over them until fully submerged.
- Allow jars to cool at room temperature before sealing tightly and refrigerating for at least 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz
- Calories: 10
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg