Continuing on our refrigerator pickling adventure, we are going to make some super simple pickled jalapeno rings. These are ever so simple to make and you can whip up as much or as little as you like. I plan on making more refrigerator pickles throughout the summer and I am excited to share those with you in coming weeks.
I only made what I thought I would use through the summer and will be sharing a recipe with these soon that will be perfect for grilling!

I love refrigerator pickling! The simple task of putting vegetables into a brine and allowing them to sit for a period of time to transform into something even more delicious is sheer kitchen alchemy. A great science project for you home schooling moms too! These pickled jalapenos are a great option if you don't can, don't want to can and don't need to have three bushels worth of jalapenos pickled, in your canning pantry. Let's be real, how many pickled jalapenos do you really use? I use them sometimes and mostly during the summer so the amount I have demonstrated in the video will last me the summer and most likely will be gone by the end of the year.

The best part of refrigerator pickling is that you can do small batches and you can add more veggies to your brine if you want to fill up the jar and use up what you already have. I also love the fact that I can share. Jar the pickles up in small containers and take with you to summer potlucks, picnics and parties. Give as awesome hostess gifts when you want to carry a thank you gift to a party or a dinner with friends. Nothing says, you love someone like something from your kitchen. Nothing says that more strongly than a gift in a jar!

I started with 16 rather large jalapenos. I did not weigh them I only know how many there were. I gave them all a good wash and cut off the stem end and discarded it. I did not deseed my peppers, buy you should feel free to do that if you like. Frankly, I will not lie, these are super hot! So you make the choice that is best for you regarding the intensity of heat you prefer. I did not use any spices or extras in this pickle. I prefer my jalapenos to be plain so I can use them in recipes or salads. You can add a tablespoon of pickling spice and a clove or two of fresh garlic to each quart jar if you like before loading the peppers and brine.

Unlike the crisp cucumber pickles we recently made, these peppers actually get cooked in a brine. I used three cups each of white vinegar and water along with 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons of kosher salt. The brine was brought to a boil and I added the peppers in. Brought it back up to a boil and turned off the heat. I allowed the peppers to steep in the brine for 15 minutes before loading into clean, sterilized jars.

I was able to fill one quart and one pint jar with the amount of pepper rings I had. I like to give them a gentle push to really compact them in the jar. Then I poured over the brine to cover. I don't worry about head space when doing a refrigerator pickle because we are not processing these to be shelf stable. You do really want to strive for total coverage of the contents though. Be sure the brine covers the veggies.

I made sure to wipe the rims of the jars just to be sure there was no residual stickiness or seeds and sealed them with a lid and a ring. You can also use the plastic storage lids if you like. What I really like to do is use a flat sealing lid along with a plastic storage lid. This give a really good seal as the jar cools and keeps it fresher a bit longer and prevents spitting when you turn the jars daily.

You will want to allow the jars of jalapenos to sit on your counter and come to room temperature before placing them in the fridge. Give them a shake everyday for three days and they will be ready to enjoy. These are in a vinegar brine and will remain safe in your fridge for up to six months. .

I hope you are enjoying this series on refrigerator pickling. Let me know if you are! I hope you give these pickled jalapenos a try and I hope you love them!

Happy Eating!




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