Quick Pickled Peppers
Transform your favorite dishes with the sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy kick of Quick Pickled Peppers! This simple recipe uses fresh bell peppers or jalapeños, paired with a flavorful brine of white vinegar, garlic, and optional red pepper flakes for customizable heat. Ready in just 15 minutes of active prep and cooking time, these vibrant pickled peppers are perfect for adding zest to sandwiches, tacos, salads, or charcuterie boards. Plus, with no canning required, this easy refrigerator pickling method ensures fresh and crisp results every time. Enjoy these irresistible pickles after just an hour or let them develop bolder flavors over 24 hours—your new go-to condiment awaits!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium Bell peppers (or hot peppers like jalapeños or serranos, as preferred)
- 1 cup White vinegar
- 1 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Salt
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
- 1 teaspoon Black peppercorns
- 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
Wash the peppers thoroughly. Slice them into thin rings, removing the seeds if desired for less heat.
In a small saucepan, combine the white vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Stir the mixture over medium heat until the sugar and salt are completely dissolved. Do not let it boil.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the smashed garlic cloves, black peppercorns, and red pepper flakes if using. Let the mixture cool slightly for 2-3 minutes.
Pack the sliced peppers tightly into a clean, heatproof jar or container, leaving some space at the top.
Carefully pour the warm pickling liquid over the peppers, ensuring that all the slices are fully submerged.
Let the jar cool to room temperature, then seal it with a lid and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. For best flavor, let the peppers pickle for at least 24 hours.
Store the pickled peppers in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy them as a topping, side, or snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
265 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 7102 mg | 309% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.4 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.2 g | ||
| Protein | 4.2 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 88 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 994 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
