Pickled Red Onions & Jalapenos at Home , Not Buying Them Anymore
🍽️ Course: condiment
Easy refrigerator pickle recipe for jalapeños and red onions. Made with apple cider vinegar, salt, sugar, and simple pantry spices. No complicated brine, canning, or extra dishes.
Instructions
- Pack sliced vegetables into clean jars (about ½ to ⅔ full).
- Add salt and sugar.
- Add spices (garlic for jalapeños, peppercorns ).
- Pour apple cider vinegar until the jar is about halfway full.
- Top with boiling water until vegetables are fully submerged.
- Close lid and shake gently to dissolve salt and sugar.
- Let rest 30–45 minutes at room temperature, then refrigerate.
💡 Chef’s Notes
Store in fridge up to 3 weeks. Onions: Ready in 24 hours. Jalapeños: Best after 2–3 days.






