Jalapenos - Bread & Butter Style
Ingredients
- 4 lbs jalapeno peppers
- 2 lbs onions
- 3 cups white vinegar
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 tablespoons mustard seeds
- 2 teaspoons turmeric powder
- 2 teaspoons celery seeds
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
Directions
- 1
Thinly slice jalapenos and onions and cold pack into jars. Use rubber gloves for handling jalapenos.
- 2
Place remaining ingredients in large pan and bring to a boil.
- 3
Pour hot mixture into jars, over the peppers and onions, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. If you run short of the juice, top with boiling water.
- 4
Remove air bubbles by running a knife around the inside of the jars. Adjust caps.
- 5
Process 10-minutes in boiling water bath.
- 6
Yield: about 5-6 Pints.
Jalapenos - Bread & Butter Style
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About this Recipe
Looking to add a vibrant kick to your meals with a delightful balance of sweet and heat? These Jalapenos - Bread & Butter Style offer that perfect blend of tangy, sweet, and spicy, creating an addictive condiment that elevates nearly any dish.
This recipe expertly blends the fiery kick of fresh jalapeno peppers with the mellow sweetness of onions, all suspended in a tangy-sweet brine. The careful balance of white vinegar and sugar creates that signature 'bread and butter' profile, while the aromatic quartet of mustard seeds, turmeric, celery seeds, and ginger powder infuses the pickles with layers of warm, earthy spice, making each bite wonderfully complex. It's the harmonious interplay of these core ingredients that truly makes this recipe shine.
Prepare for a delightful sensory experience with these bread and butter jalapenos. You'll encounter the bright acidity and sweetness of the brine upfront, quickly followed by the distinct, fresh heat of the jalapenos. The accompanying onions offer a milder, sweet counterpoint. The blend of spices contributes an inviting warmth and subtle pungency, making these pickles incredibly versatile and satisfying. This is a classic sweet and spicy pickle, perfect for those who enjoy a robust flavor profile.
Customization & Variations
While the core recipe is a classic, you can subtly adjust the flavor profile to your preference. For instance, for a slightly sweeter pickle, you might gently increase the sugar, or for more tang, a touch more white vinegar. To emphasize the warm spice notes, consider slightly increasing the amount of ginger powder or mustard seeds to suit your palate.
These sweet and spicy bread and butter jalapenos are incredibly versatile. They are perfect for topping tacos, sandwiches, burgers, or mixing into potato salad for a zesty crunch. They also make a fantastic addition to charcuterie boards or as a vibrant side to grilled meats.