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    Home » Mexican Recipes » Jalapeños en Vinagre

    Published: Aug 4, 2020 Modified: Jan 21, 2024 by Catherine Arena Leave a Comment

    Jalapeños en Vinagre

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    Have you ever wondered how to make Jalapeños en Vinagre (Pickled Jalapeños) at home? You wouldn’t believe how easy they are to make and SOO much better than store bought! This recipe makes delicious over the top pickled jalapeños in 10 minutes. This recipe is an absolute keeper!

    Jalapenos en Vinagre in a mason jar with a bowl on the side of peppercorns.

    These jalapeños are absolutely delicious! Actually, they’re so good, I’m kind of hooked on them!

    They’re spicy, tangy and have perfect crispness to them.

    They’re just excellent, truly!

    Pickled jalapeños in Spanish are also known by a variety of other names.  Chiles en Vinagre, Chiles en Escabeche or Jalapeños en Escabeche.

    Top these on your favorite every day dishes or simply snack on a few every time you pass by your refrigerator.

    These are just so addictive!

    Jalapenos en Vinagre in a mason jar with a bowl on the side of peppercorns.

    Pickling Whole, Sliced or Rajas?

    When making these you have several options as to how you would like to pickle them.

    You can slice them, keep them whole or cut them into strips (rajas).

    This is really a personal preference.  Do keep in mind that if you do pickle them whole, less jalapeños will fit in a small mason jar.

    If you would like to keep yours whole, make sure to poke a few holes with a fork or knife so that the spices and vinegar brine can seep into the jalapeños.

    I prefer slicing or cutting mine into strips so that I can easily top them on a variety of dishes or snack on them easily.

    Top Sliced Jalapeños on:

    • tacos like tacos gobernador (shrimp cheesy tacos)
    • nachos
    • quesadillas rellenas (stuffed quesadillas)
    • birria quesadillas
    • tuna sandwich or sandwich de atún
    • omelettes such as my steak and potato omelette
    • burgers
    • sandwiches
    • pizza
    • hot dogs or brats
    • rice such as my Puerto Rican rice and beans recipe
    • top on soups
    • meat dishes

    Really if you enjoy a little bit of spice and tangy flavor, top these on any of your favorites dishes!

    Jalapenos en Vinagre in a mason jar with a bowl on the side of peppercorns.

    How Spicy are Jalapeños?

    The Scoville Scale is a measurement used to determine the heat and spiciness of chili peppers.

    On the Scoville Scale, jalapeños measure anywhere between 2,500-8,000 SHU (Scoville Heat Units) which when compared to the hottest pepper in the world, the Carolina Reaper, measuring at 2.2 million SHU, jalapeños are  obviously considered quite mild.

    But of course most of us still find jalapeños spicy. However for me, jalapeños are comfortably spicy. Spicy and tasty enough to be enjoyed on most any dish!

    Selecting Jalapeños for Jalapeños en Vinagre

    Here is a little tip to keep in mind that will help.

    As jalapeños age they tend to develop white streaks or stretch marks down the pepper. Usually these peppers are hotter and spicier.

    Also, as the peppers ripen they turn red and although these are considered sweeter, they are also hotter.

    Hence, if you enjoy hotter chilis then try to pick peppers that have white streaks lengthwise as well as a few red ones.

    If you prefer a milder jalapeño, pick jalapenos that have a smoother surface and skin.

    Side view of mason jar filled with pickled jalapenos or jalapenos en vinagre.

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon of salt
    • 8 jalapeños, rinsed and de-stemmed
    • 1 cup vinegar
    • 1 cup water
    • 3 garlic cloves, peeled
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
    Top view of mason jar filled with jalapenos en vinagre (pickled jalapenos).

    How to Make Jalapeños en Vinagre

    Begin with rinsing and de-stemming jalapeños. Discard the stems.

    Slice jalapeños as thin or thick as you like.

    Whole jalapenos in a transparent bowl that have been rinsed.
    Sliced jalapenos in a transparent bowl.
    1. Add vinegar, water and spices to a saucepan over medium heat and bring it to a quick boil.
    2. Add the jalapeño rings to the pot and give them a quick stir. Turn off heat.
    3. With a slotted spoon, remove jalapeño rings and place inside a mason or medium to large jar.
    4. Let vinegar brine cool slightly and top over jalapeno rings.

    That’s all! Your homemade pickled jalapeños are done!

    Allow the jar to cool slightly and store your jalapeños in your refrigerator.

    Note: When cooking the jalapeños, do not let slices sit in brine for more than a few seconds in order to keep them crunchy and crisp.

    If you prefer softer slices then keep them in brine for up to a minute before adding to a jar.

    How Soon Can You Eat Jalapeños en Vinagre

    Although you can have these rather immediate after cooking, they are much better after cooling.

    To allow flavors to fully develop, wait a week before serving.

    Vinegar, water and spices added to a saucepan to make vinegar brine for jalapenos.
    Jalapenos added to the saucepan to make the pickled jalapenos.

    How Long Will Jalapeños an Vinagre Last

    Your jalapeños en vinagre will last a 3 months or longer in the refrigerator.

    Please note: These are not meant for long term storage. If you have would like to learn how to store and preserve  jalapenos long term, check out this post on Canning and Jarring Chili Peppers by Chili Pepper Madness.

    Jalapenos en Vinagre in a mason jar with a bowl on the side of peppercorns.

    Variations

    You can add sliced carrots, raw or cooked onions, broccoli, cauliflower or other pepper strips.

    You can also add additional spices when making the vinegar brine such as bay leaves, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, coriander, chili flakes as well as other spices that you personally enjoy.

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    Jalapenos en Vinagre in a mason jar with a bowl on the side of peppercorns.

    Jalapenos en Vinagre (Pickled Jalapenos)

    Make delicious Jalapeños en Vinagre (Pickled Jalapeños) at home! Super easy to make in 10 minutes. Top on everything tacos to meats!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Condiments, Sides, Snacks
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1 jar
    Calories: 103kcal
    Author: Catherine Arena

    Ingredients

    • 8 jalapeños rinsed, de-stemmed and sliced
    • 1 cup white vinegar
    • 1 cup water
    • 3 garlic cloves peeled
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1 tablespoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns

    Instructions

    • Begin with rinsing and de-stemming jalapeños. Discard the stems.
      Slice jalapeños as thin or thick as you like.
    • Add vinegar, water and spices to a saucepan over medium heat and bring it to a quick boil.
    • Add the jalapeño rings to the pot and give them a quick stir.
      Turn off heat.
    • With a slotted spoon, remove jalapeño rings and place inside a mason or medium to large jar.
    • Let vinegar brine cool slightly and top over jalapeno rings.
      Your homemade pickled jalapeños are done!
    • Seal jar and refrigerate.
      Note: Peppers will last for a few months in the refrigerator.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 | Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 6999mg | Potassium: 372mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1207IU | Vitamin C: 136mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 1mg
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