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Texas Candied Jalapenos

Cultural Context

Texas Candied Jalapenos, often referred to as Cowboy Candy, originated in the Southern United States, where preserving food was essential. This sweet and spicy treat is commonly served as a condiment, adding a unique kick to sandwiches, burgers, and cheese platters. Today, it has gained popularity beyond Texas, with variations appearing in many households across the U.S.

Tex-MexUSother
30 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
1 cup brown sugar
2 cups apple cider vinegar
3 lbs jalapeno peppers
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
3-4 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 heaping teaspoon cayenne pepper
smoked paprika
2 tablespoons dried onions

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness, while brown sugar provides a richer flavor.

1

Pack 1 cup of brown sugar into a measuring cup.

2

Measure and pour 2 cups of apple cider vinegar into a saucepan.

3

Slice and dice 3 lbs of jalapeno peppers, leaving the seeds in.

4

Add a heaping teaspoon of mustard seeds to the vinegar mixture.

5

Add 3-4 tablespoons of chopped garlic to the mixture.

6

Add 1 teaspoon of turmeric to the mixture.

7

Add a heaping teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the mixture.

8

Add 2 tablespoons of dried onions to the mixture.

9

Turn on the heat and bring the mixture to a boil.

10

Slowly add the sliced jalapenos to the boiling brine, being cautious of splatter.

11

Boil the mixture with jalapenos for 5 minutes.

12

Prepare jars by disinfecting them and warming them in the oven.

13

Use a slotted spoon to pack jalapenos into the jars, leaving an inch of headspace.

14

Pour the brine over the jalapenos in the jars, ensuring they are covered.

15

Debubble the jars by inserting a tool to release air bubbles.

16

Wipe the rims of the jars with vinegar to ensure a proper seal.

17

Place lids on the jars and twist them on fingertight.

18

Lower the jars into a canner filled with water, ensuring they are covered by at least an inch of water.

19

Bring the canner to a boil and process the jars for 15 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

simmeringpickling

Equipment Needed

saucepanjarscannerslotted spoon

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Cowboy CandySweet Jalapenos

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