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Smoked Pickled Jalapenos

Smoked Pickled Jalapenos That Will Ignite Your Taste Buds

Smoked Pickled Jalapenos add a spicy, crunchy kick to your meals and are ready in just eight hours.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 8 hours
Total Time 9 hours
Servings: 4 jars
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pickles
  • 2 cups Jalapeno Peppers Choose fresh, firm jalapeños for perfect crunch
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 tablespoon Salt Use kosher or sea salt
  • 1 cup Vinegar (Distilled or Apple Cider)
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar Adjust amount for desired sweetness
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf Optional
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano Using fresh gives a brighter flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme

Equipment

  • Smoker
  • Mason Jar
  • Medium pot
  • Sharp Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Smoked Pickled Jalapenos
  1. Preheat your smoker to 250°F. Rinse the jalapenos under cold water.
  2. Place the washed jalapenos on the smoker grates for 30 minutes.
  3. Slice the smoked jalapenos into thin rings.
  4. Combine water, salt, vinegar, sugar, bay leaf, oregano, and thyme in a pot and bring to boil.
  5. Transfer sliced jalapenos into a mason jar and pour hot brine over them.
  6. Allow the jar to cool, then refrigerate for at least eight hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For the best results, let the jalapenos sit in the brine for at least eight hours.

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