Small Batch Pickled Jalapenos Canning Recipes

PERFECT PICKLED JALAPEñO PEPPERS

Steps:

• Always start off by cleaning all kitchen surfaces, and any equipment you will be using. Heat your jars in the oven first to sterilise. 200 degrees Celsius for about 20 minutes is best. Remember to boil snap lids for 5 mins before use. Pack Jalapeño into your jar(s) until they are level with the bottom of the neck of the jar. In a medium sauce pan, combine the garlic, vinegar, water, sugar and salt. Heat to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar and salt. Once dissolved, pour into jars* leaving 1/2 inch head space. Wipe rims with a clean dry cloth the seal firmly but not too tightly with your sterilised 2 piece metal canning lids. Partly fill canner with water and bring almost to a boil. Place jars on rack in the canner and pour in more boiling water to cover jars by 1-2 inches. Cover and bring to a rolling boil. Process for 10 minutes. Be sure to maintain a rolling boil during the entire 10 minute processing time. Lift the jars out of the water straight, avoiding tipping the jars. Place jars on towel to cool before storing somewhere dark and cool for 24 hours. After 24 hours check the seals by pressing the center of the lid. The lids should not move if properly sealed and are safe to label and store. If any jars failed to seal, refrigerate and enjoy. Canned peppers should be stored in a dark cool place. For best flavour, wait at least 1 month before opening. Once opened keep refrigerated.

PICKLED JALAPEñOS

Steps:

• Slice Peppers: Wash peppers and cut off steams. Slice peppers into 1/4-inch thick rings. Wear gloves for this step to avoid burning your hands. And do NOT touch your eyes or any other sensitive body parts.
• Heat Jars: Place a rack into the bottom of a large pot. Fill pot with enough water to cover jars. Submerge jars in water. Bring water to a simmer, 180 degrees. Simmer jars for 10 minutes. (Since the peppers process for 10 minutes, you don't need to boil the jars.)
• Prepare the Brine: While the jars heat, combine vinegar, water, and salt medium saucepan. Boil for five minutes.
• Pack Jars. Remove jars from the water. Pack the peppers into hot jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Add 1/4 teaspoon Pickle Crisp to each jar, if desired.
• Add Brine. Ladle brine into jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Using a wooden chopstick, bubble tool, or soft rubber spatula, remove air bubbles. Measure headspace. Add more brine if needed.
• Clean Rim and Apply Lids. Wipe rim with clean, damp cloth. Place lid on jar. Screw on band to "fingertip tight." You should feel some resistance but you don't want to crank the band on too tight.
• Process Jars. Lower jars into pot. Water should cover jars by 1 to 2-inches after all jars are in the pot. Cover the pot. Return water to a boil. Process for 10 minutes. (Start the timer once the water returns to a boil.) Be sure to maintain a rolling boil during the entire 10 minute processing time.When processing time completes, turn off the burner and remove lid. Wait 5 minutes before removing jars from the pot. Lift the jars out of the water straight. Avoid tipping the jars. Place hot jars on a towel-lined counter or wood cutting board. Allow jars to cool for 24 hours.
• Check Seals. Press the center of the lid. It should not move. Remove outer ring. Gently try to lift the lid off the jar. It should not move. Wipe jars. Label. If any jar didn't seal, place into the refrigerator and enjoy within a week or so.
• Store: Place jars in a cool place out of direct sunlight. For best flavor, wait six weeks before enjoying the peppers.

SMALL BATCH PICKLED JALAPENOS

Steps:

• Remove stems from jalapenos and slice.
• Mix sliced jalapenos, along with onion, garlic and carrots in a small bowl and toss with the olive oil.
• Pack into a clean, hot canning jar.
• Bring vinegar, water, sugar, and salt to a boil.
• Pour brine over jalapenos, making sure it covers.
• Refrigerate several weeks before using.

SMALL-BATCH PICKLED JALAPENOS (CANNING)

Steps:

• Pack clean jalapenos into clean jars (2 half-pints or 4 half-cup jars).
• Bring remaining ingredients to a boil in a small saucepan, then pour over chiles in jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Wipe rims, put on lids and rings, and process ten minutes in a boiling water bath to sterilize jars and food, create a vacuum, and melt the sealing compound on the lids.