Whether you’re a seasoned canner or a novice preserver, the key to a successful pickle is the pickling liquid. Our Jalapeno Pickle recipe has a brine that is seasoned with herbs like bay leaf, thyme, garlic, coriander, peppercorns, and lavender. For a truly unique take on pickled peppers.
2TBSPpeppercornsI use a mix of different colors black, white, pink or green
1/4tspdried lavender budsoptional
1 - 2lbsjalapeno peppers
Instructions
Thinly slice the peppers and pack them into glass jars until there is no more space. If you would like to leave the peppers whole and slice later you can do that as well just make sure that the jar is packed really tight.
Once the peppers are packed in the jar cover them with filtered water. Pour the water into a large measuring glass and make note of how much you have.
Pour out exactly half of the water and replace it with Heinz distilled white vinegar. Add 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 tablespoons salt for every 3 cups of the water and vinegar mixture. This is your pickling liquid.
Place the pickling liquid and the remaining ingredients into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Let the liquid cool for a few minutes and then remove the thyme springs and bay leaves.
Pour the pickling liquid over the peppers stopping ½ inch from the top. Slide a clean rubber spatula around the inside of each jar to remove air bubbles. Wipe the rim with a clean towel and screw on the lid.
Let the pickles rest for a few hours to cool and then shake the jar to distribute the spices evenly. The spices will settle as the pickles sit in the fridge so turn the jar every few days to let the spices redistribute.
Notes
Pickled Jalapeno Peppers will keep in the fridge for up to 2 months.