Cowboy Candy
Cowboy candy is a bold, addictive condiment made by simmering fresh jalapeños in a sweet, tangy brine. It’s an easy homemade treat that keeps well and packs serious flavor.
Servings: 2 pint jars
Equipment
- Saucepan Large
- 2 Mason Jars Pint-Sized with Lids
- Funnel Optional
Ingredients
- 18 jalapeno peppers fresh, sliced into rounds
- 1 Cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 Cups granulated white sugar
- 1 Teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 Teaspoons mustard seeds
- ½ Teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 ½ Teaspoons kosher salt
Instructions
- Add apple cider vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, mustard seeds, turmeric, and salt to a large saucepan.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add sliced jalapeños and gently boil, stirring frequently, until they are shiny and slightly shriveled around the edges, about 5 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the jalapeños into glass pint jars.
- Continue boiling the syrup mixture until it reduces by about a third, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Pour the syrup over the jalapeños, ensuring they are submerged.
- Let them cool to room temperature.
- Seal with a lid and refrigerate overnight before serving.
Notes
Wear gloves: Prevent irritation by using gloves or a Ziploc bag over each hand when slicing jalapeños.
Cut evenly: Slice peppers into uniform thickness for consistent texture. Try to get the pepper slices ⅛ to ¼-inch thick using a sharp knife, mandoline slicer or the slicing attachment on a food processor.
Fill jars fully: Ensure jalapeños are completely submerged in syrup.
Let it rest: The flavor deepens after a day or 2 in the fridge.
Cut evenly: Slice peppers into uniform thickness for consistent texture. Try to get the pepper slices ⅛ to ¼-inch thick using a sharp knife, mandoline slicer or the slicing attachment on a food processor.
Fill jars fully: Ensure jalapeños are completely submerged in syrup.
Let it rest: The flavor deepens after a day or 2 in the fridge.
Nutrition
Calories: 854kcal | Carbohydrates: 211g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1757mg | Potassium: 457mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 206g | Vitamin A: 1359IU | Vitamin C: 150mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg
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