Refrigerator Pickled Jalapenos

 I needed something to do with all the jalapenos I had bursting out of the garden!

So I thought Why not pickle some?  No canning necessary!

Ingredients

20-30 Jalapeño Peppers Sliced
2 cups white vinegar
2 cups water
4 cloves garlic smashed
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons kosher salt

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan combine water, vinegar, garlic, salt and sugar. Bring to a boil whisking until sugar and salt are dissolved. 
2. Remove from heat, let cool 15 minutes.
3. Slice jalapenos and add them to the jars ( I use 3-4 pint jars)
4. Add the pickling juices to the jars, make sure you get some garlic cloves into each jar. 
5. Let cool to room temperature then add lid and place in fridge.

Try and wait a couple of days before digging in. A week should give you great flavor.

They will keep fine in the refrigerator for about 6 months that is if they last that long. Add them to Tacos nachos, hot dogs, chili, burgers. I mean the list is endless really. Eat them right out of the jar. You definitely need to give these a try, you will be surprised at just how easy they really are to make.

This is a great recipe!  Definitely a keeper at our house!

Cheesy Jalapeño Beer Bread

Sliced beer bread is awesome when it’s warm and buttery & next to a bowl of  chili or soup!

It is super easy to put together. Its's best served the same day, but it will last just fine for a couple of days at room temperate if wrapped up tightly.

Ingredients
1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup grated sharp Cheddar
1/2 cup chopped pickled jalapeños
12 ounces beer
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions:

• Set oven to 350ºF and grease a loaf pan.
• Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl, making sure there are no sugar lumps, and toss grated cheese shreds around to coat.
• Add beer and jalapeños and mix. Dough will be thick.
• Scrape into loaf pan and spread evenly. Pour melted butter on top.
• Bake 45-55 minutes until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
• Cool in pan 5 minutes, then turn onto rack to cool completely before storing or slice and eat while warm, with more butter of course

Tupps Tidbits:  Make sure you bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.  The baking time took a little longer than what the recipe called for.

YUMMY  YUMMY!  This recipe is DEFINITELY A KEEPER at our house.  We are going to try and use it towards a pizza crust & I bet it would make fantastic grilled sandwiches! Very versatile..the cheese and beer help keep it soft and tender.  You could refrigerate for longer storage.