Pickled Chiles

Name: Pickled Chiles
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 384 h
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cloves garlic cloves, smashed; 2 tablespoons fine sea salt; ¼ cup white wine vinegar; 12 whole large serrano chiles or jalapeños; thinly sliced into rings

A spicy and tangy recipe for homemade pickled serrano or jalapeño chiles, perfect for adding heat and flavor to any dish. Made with a simple brine of garlic, salt, and white wine vinegar.

4 servings

384 hr

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•3 cloves garlic cloves, smashed
•2 tablespoons fine sea salt
•¼ cup white wine vinegar
•12 whole large serrano chiles or jalapeños
•thinly sliced into rings

Cooking Instructions

1.
Combine garlic and salt in a 1-qt. glass jar or nonreactive container. Add vinegar and 2 cups hot water. Cover and shake to dissolve. Add chiles to brine, cover jar, and let sit at room temperature 48 hours before using.
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2.
Pickles can be made 2 weeks ahead. Cover and chill after sitting 48 hours at room temperature.
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