Whether you're looking to liven up your sandwiches, add a kick to your cheese platter, or simply want to elevate your breakfast toast, Tangy Jalapeno Pepper Jelly is sure to hit the spot. The best part? You can easily make it at home with just a handful of ingredients and a bit of canning know-how.
So grab your jalapenos, sugar, vinegar, and pectin, and get ready to create a flavorful jelly that will have your taste buds dancing. Check out the recipe below and get canning!
Sweet and Spicy Serrano Pickles
To make these delicious pickles, start by slicing up some fresh serrano peppers and packing them into sterilized jars along with some garlic, dill, and mustard seeds. In a saucepan, combine vinegar, sugar, salt, and water and bring to a boil. Pour the hot liquid over the pepper mixture in the jars, seal tightly, and let them cool.
After a few days of marinating, these pickles will be ready to eat and will have the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Enjoy them on their own, chop them up and add them to relish, or even use them to spice up your favorite sandwich or burger. No matter how you eat them, these pickles are sure to become a new favorite in your pantry.
Zesty Habanero Hot Sauce
If you're a fan of all things spicy, then you'll love this zesty habanero hot sauce recipe. Made with fresh habanero peppers, this hot sauce packs a serious punch and will definitely add some heat to your meals.
To make this delicious hot sauce, you'll need a pound of fresh habanero peppers, two cloves of garlic, a cup of white vinegar, and a pinch of salt. Simply chop up the peppers and garlic, then combine them in a saucepan with the vinegar and salt. Let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes until the peppers are soft.
Once the mixture has cooled, blend it until smooth and strain out any solids. Transfer the hot sauce to a sterilized jar and refrigerate it. This zesty habanero hot sauce is perfect for drizzling over tacos, adding to marinades, or spicing up your favorite dishes.
Fiery Ghost Pepper Salsa
To make this fiery ghost pepper salsa, start by finely chopping 6 ripe tomatoes, 1 onion, and a handful of fresh cilantro. Be sure to wear gloves while handling the ghost peppers to prevent irritation. Remove the stems and seeds from 2 ghost peppers, then mince them finely. Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl and squeeze the juice of 1 lime over the top. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Once your ghost pepper salsa is ready, it's time to can it for long-term storage. Pour the salsa into sterilized jars, leaving about half an inch of headspace at the top. Seal the jars with lids and rings, then process them in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes. Allow the jars to cool before storing them in a cool, dark place. Your fiery ghost pepper salsa will be perfect for adding a spicy kick to tacos, nachos, or grilled meats.
