Quick Pickled Peppers are super easy to do, and so much fresher, and well as less expensive than buying them at the store.
Freshly Picked Peppers
Pepper Varieties
Peppers are easy to grow and they are an amazingly great addition to any garden. We like to grow new varieties each year, as well as our familiar favourites. There are many varieties of peppers, in various levels of heat, colours, and sizes. In fact, according to Wikipedia, there are 50,000 pepper varieties!
Obviously, we'll never get around to trying them all, but we can have fun trying, right? This year we grew shishito peppers, which I shared with these Grilled Sesame Shishito Peppers, as well as Hungarian wax peppers, and a unique little pepper called a Mad Hatter, alongside the usual bell, banana, and jalapeno peppers
What's a Quick Pickle?
Quick Pickles, also called refrigerator pickles, are simply any vegetable that is packed in a vinegar brine and stored in the fridge. Unlike fermented pickles, they don't require canning, and you can quick pickle just a single jar or two.
Besides peppers, you can quick pickle any vegetable. Try carrots, cucumbers, of course, green beans, asparagus, or check out this recipe for Quick Pickled Red Cabbage. And don't stop at veggies. If you can think outside of the pickle jar, you will just love these Pickled Balsamic Cherries
What's in The Pickle Brine?
You can really have a lot of fun with quick pickle brines when it comes to flavours. Vinegar is always the base for the brine. Here is a list of possibilities that you can do with quick pickle brine.
Vinegar
- Apple cider vinegar
- White wine vinegar
- Rice vinegar
Whole Spices
- Whole Peppercorns
- Mustard Seeds
- Coriander seeds
- Red Pepper Flakes
Fresh Herbs
- Thyme
- Oregano
- Rosemary
- Cilantro
- Dill
Quick Pickle Additions
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Lemongrass
- Sugar
How to Use Quick Pickled Peppers
Pickled Peppers are great for topping burgers, hot dogs, tacos, and sandwiches. They are a nice addition to a charcuterie board and can be added to cocktails, like this Caesar Cocktail for a unique and tasty garnish. You can add them to omelettes, and salads. And, speaking of salads, try using some of that pepper-infused pickling brine to make a vinaigrette. The possible uses for Quick Pickled Peppers are endless.
Quick Pickled Peppers
Equipment
- pint jars
Ingredients
- 1 lb peppers sliced
- 2 cups white vinegar
- 2 cups rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoon mustard seed
- 2 tablespoon celery seed
Instructions
- Pack peppers in two clean pint jars
- Add one minced garlic clove to each jar
- In a saucepan, bring vinegar, sugar, mustard and celery seeds to a boil.
- Stir until sugar is dissolved
- Remove from heat and pour hot brine over peppers, dividing evenly between jars.
- Put lids on jars and allow them to cool.
- Store in the fridge for at least a couple of days before enjoying.
Notes
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Kelly Neil
Oh yum! A friend of mine once made candied pickled jalapenos and served them on a charcuterie board. They were amazing! I've been intrigued ever since. Thanks for sharing your recipe!
Colleen
Kelly, they're so easy that you'll wonder why you waited. 🙂
Terri
Quick pickling is definitely my kind of pickling! I had no idea that pickling peppers was so easy and here I am buying them. I will definitely be giving this a try!
Colleen
Hi Terri, I know, I love how easy and simple it is to do a quick pickled anything. Hope you give these a try!
Kristen
I pickled peppers for the first time this year, and now I don’t know it took me so long. They Are so tasty and so versatile. Love the quick pickle recipe and the flavour suggestions.
Colleen
Thanks Kristen.
Matt - TotalFeasts
I love love love pickled peppers. I have them on nearly everything! Never made them myself, but what a great idea.
Colleen
Hi Matt, pickled peppers are so yummy, and super easy to make!
Katherine | Love In My Oven
How have I never tried pickling peppers before!? You make it sound so easy. I love to eat them so it's only natural that I give this a try!
Colleen
Katherine, if you love to eat them, you should make them for sure. So easy to do!
Leanne
I love any kind of pickles, and quick pickling has been on my list for a while! I'd love to have a jar or two of these pickled peppers in my fridge to go with sandwiches or even salads!
Colleen
Hi Leanne, We're pickle lovers too, and quick pickling is a super easy way to get your pickle fix!
Melanie @ Bon Appét'Eat
Homemade condiments are the best and it is so great to have it on hand for burgers etc. Love your pictures!
Colleen
Thanks so much Melanie!
Bernice Hill
Pickled peppers are the best! So good in cheese toasties on sandwiches and stews. I love how you show that pickling is actually pretty easy...anyone can do it!
Colleen
Hi Bernice. I love pickled peppers, too. Like you, we put them on everything at our house.
Tisha
Pickles peppers are a great condiment to have on hand for any occasion!
Colleen
Tisha, I so agree. And these ones are really fresh and tasty. Hope you give them a try!
Patty at Spoonabilities
I've never tried pickled peppers... where have they been all my life! So need to try pickling some! 🙂
Colleen
Hi Patty, you do need pickled peppers in your life. 🙂 Hope you try these soon.
Alexandra
I love pickles - they are so delicious to eat with so many things, and make such a wonderful edible gift!
Colleen
Alexandra, yes they do make a great edible gift!
Kate
Wow! I love pickles but I've never tried pickling peppers, sounds delicious!
Colleen
Hi Kate, these are so easy to do, hope you get a chance to try!
Sonal
This is exactly what I was looking for... love pickled peppers. Will be pickling soon.
Colleen
Sonal, so glad you found this recipe! Good luck with your pickled peppers.