Pickled Jalapeno Peppers, one jar recipe?

by Jennifer
(Texas)

I was looking for a recipe for pickled jalapeno peppers but was unable to find one for a "one jar" recipe.

I have a 12oz jar I will be using to try my first pickling pepper experience and I was hoping you may have a recipe for me to use. Any help on instructions would be great as well.

I am thinking of starting a hobby with this and your website has helped a bunch! thanks

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Answer:

Hi Jennifer,

What you could do is choose a pickled jalapeno recipe you like, prepare your peppers like the directions say and fill your one jar. Then prepare the vinegar solution. Simply cut back on the quantity needed for the whole recipe.

You'll have to estimate the amount of liquid you need for the one jar with the amount that the whole batch will make. Does that make sense? In other words, if you have enough peppers for one pint jar and the recipe makes enough pickling liquid for 4 pint jars cut the recipe in 1/4.

Then if you want to store it on the shelf you'll need to go ahead and process for the full time recommended. Don't cut the time back.

If you want to keep it in your fridge there is no reason to process. You can just keep it in the fridge for several days to a couple of weeks to give it a chance to pickle and then enjoy.

When you are pickling jalapenos skinning the jalapeno is optional. I'd probably not skin them. But be sure and take off the stem and seeds. (wear gloves)

Let me know if what I've said makes sense.