Pickled Padron Peppers

Pickled Padron peppers in a tangy, sweet brine are a fantastic accompaniment to salad dressings, marinades, and more.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 332 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• ½ teaspoon vegetable oil
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 12 fresh Padron chile peppers
• 3 cups white vinegar
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled, halved

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place peppers in the skillet; cook and stir until peppers are shiny and lightly blistered, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Transfer whole hot peppers to 1 quart mason jar and press down.

Step 2

Combine white vinegar, sugar, garlic, black peppercorns, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, remove from heat. Pour mixture over peppers into mason jar, leaving about 1/2-inch head space. Screw on 2-piece top; let seal over 24 hours.