Bread and Butter Jalapeño Pickles Recipe – Sweet, Spicy & Crispy Homemade Pickles
These Bread and Butter Jalapeño Pickles are the perfect combination of sweet, tangy, spicy, and crunchy. Made with fresh jalapeños, onions, vinegar, sugar, and flavorful spices, this homemade jalapeño pickle recipe creates a bold condiment that’s delicious on burgers, sandwiches, tacos, hot dogs, nachos, and barbecue dishes.
If you love sweet heat and easy homemade pickling recipes, these bread and butter jalapeño pickles are a must-try. They are quick to prepare, packed with flavor, and perfect for preserving fresh jalapeños all year long.
Why You’ll Love These Bread and Butter Jalapeño Pickles
Sweet and spicy flavor
Easy refrigerator pickle recipe
Crispy homemade jalapeños
Perfect burger topping
Great for canning and preserving
No complicated ingredients
Ready in just a few hours
Perfect homemade gift idea
What Are Bread and Butter Jalapeño Pickles?
Traditional bread and butter pickles are sweet pickled cucumbers made with vinegar, sugar, and spices. This spicy variation replaces cucumbers with fresh jalapeño peppers for a bold sweet-and-heat flavor combination.North American Cuisine
The result is crunchy pickled jalapeños with balanced sweetness, tanginess, and mild heat.
Bread and Butter Jalapeño Pickles Ingredients
Main Ingredients
1 pound fresh jalapeños, sliced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 cups apple cider vinegar
1 cup white vinegar
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
3 cloves garlic, sliced
How to Make Bread and Butter Jalapeño Pickles
Step 1 – Prepare the Jalapeños
Wash and slice jalapeños into thin rounds.Ingredient subscription box
Thinly slice the onion.
Wear gloves if sensitive to spicy peppers.
Step 2 – Make the Pickling Brine
In a large saucepan combine:
Apple cider vinegar
White vinegar
Sugar
Salt
Celery seed
Mustard seeds
Turmeric
Garlic
Bring mixture to a gentle boil while stirring until sugar dissolves completely.
Step 3 – Add Jalapeños and Onions
Add sliced jalapeños and onions to the hot brine.
Simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly softened but still crisp.
Step 4 – Fill the Jars
Carefully spoon jalapeños and onions into sterilized jars.
Pour hot brine over the top, covering peppers completely.
Seal jars tightly.
Step 5 – Chill or Process
Refrigerator Pickles
Let cool completely and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before eating.
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