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3 jars of refrigerator pickled jalapenos with carrots and onions
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Easy Refrigerator Pickled Jalapenos

A unique and delicious appetizer, from the famous The Fort Restaurant in Denver.
Cuisine Southwestern
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
pickling time 7 days
Total Time 7 days 10 minutes
Servings 12 appetizers
Calories 115kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 12-ounce Sterilized Canning Jars with lids
  • 12-16 medium large Fresh jalapenos
  • 3 1/2 Cup Cider vinegar
  • 1 3/4 Cup Water
  • 1/2 Cup Granulated white sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 2 1/2 teaspoon Toasted sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoon Pickling spice
  • 3/4 Cup Yellow onion Coarsely chopped
  • 3/4 Cup Carrot Coarse chopped, about 2 large carrots
  • 4 cloves Garlic peeled, whole

Instructions

  • Rinse the jalapenos. In a 4 - 6 quart stainless steel or enameled pot, combine the vinegar, water, sugar, salt, sesame oil and pickling spice, jalapenos, onion, carrot, and garlic.
  • Cover and bring to a simmer over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for seven minutes. Half way through the cooking process, give it a good stir to make sure sugar and salt have dissolved.
  • Remove from the heat. While still hot, use a slotted spoon to transfer one garlic clove to each of the four jars. Then divide the onions and carrots equally between the jars. Divide the jalapeno peppers between the jars. I use my finger tips to grab hold of the tip of the stem of the peppers. Use a Pyrex measuring cup with a pour spout to pour the pickling liquid in the jars. If you have extra liquid, use a spoon to fish out the pickling spice and add it to jars.
  • Cover tightly with lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one week before using.

Notes

Tips For Success:
  • When removing pickled jalapenos from the brine, use a fork or tongs. This will keep the jalepeno peppers and the brine as sterile as possible.
  • Kosher salt or sea salt is commonly used for pickling recipes. Iodized salt isn't recommended because additives may affect the brine.
  • Glass containers are recommended for storage. Metallic containers are not recommended.
Recipe For Peanut Butter Stuffed Pickled Jalapeno Appetizer
  • 1/4 Cup Peanut Butter
  • 2 Tablespoons Major Grays Mango Chutney
Slice the pickled jalapenos in half lengthwise not quite all the way through, leaving the two halves attached at the stem end. Using a knife or spoon, remove and discard the seeds and ribs. In a small mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter chutney. Stuff the chiles with the peanut butter mixture and press the halves back together. Arrange on a platter and serve.
 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 329mg | Potassium: 223mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1744IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg