Pickled Jalapeños

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated September/October 2017

Most store-bought pickled jalapeños are preserved in a vinegar brine and seasoned with bay leaf and onion. Their flavor is not complex. To add deeper flavors, we ferment our jalapeños and add shallot and garlic.

SERVES Makes 10 jalapeños

TIME 40 minutes, plus 10 days pickling

Pickled Jalapeños

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Most store-bought pickled jalapeños are preserved in a vinegar brine and seasoned with bay leaf and onion. Their flavor is not complex. To add deeper flavors, we ferment our jalapeños and add shallot and garlic. Cumin seeds lend earthiness ...

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