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How to use Pickled Jalapeños

Published on October 21, 2016 by Helen Best-Shaw 20 Comments
Last Updated on July 13, 2021

Pickled hot peppers & jalapeños are so versatile and a fridge staple. Depending on how much heat is your thing, they can spice up some nachos, a pizza or hot dogs, or you can get creative and use them as an ingredient.

A jar of sliced green pickled chillies
Image: With Spice

Pickled Jalapeños & Chillies

A jar of pickled jalapeños is a fridge staple for me – I use them in so many things – I often buy from the store, but also make my own with this recipe for quick pickled jalapeños!

I love the crunch, heat and sweet saltiness from making my own, and with minimal ingredients and barely 5 minutes pre time there really is no excuse not to make your own.

Add as a garnish to all sorts of dishes, top rice with some, and my favourite guilty pleasure, but oh so good quick snack – cover with cheddar cheese and microwave to melt – sheer crunchy pickle, melty cheese bliss!

The best recipes using pickled jalapeños

These black bean and tomato burrito bowls have a spicy kick from pickled jalapeños.

Try Pickled Jalapenos in a simple black bean and tomato stew, and sprinkle a few extra on top, like with my black bean burrito bowls.

Vegan queso blanco dip (white Mexican cheese)

Add them to a Mexican style cheezy dip – I love this vegan queso blanco from Veggies Don’t Bite.  If you do not want to make a dip I can vouch that chopped pickled jalapeños are very good with melted cheese – chop the chillis, cover with grated cheese and microwave until melted.

Black Bean Nachos

Top some fully laden nachos with picked chillis, ideal for a casual Saturday night supper on the sofa with friends, wine or beer and some telly.  Get Sarah’s recipe for black bean nachos. (via Maison Cupcake)

Jalapeno Cornbread

Spice up your baking and add some heat to these mini cornbreads ideal for topping a bowl of chilli. (via Feeding Boys)

Cheesy jalapeno soda bread

Chop and add pickled jalapenos to a quick cook cheesy soda bread as the ideal accompaniment to a bowl of soup for a weekday lunch (via FabFood4All).

When making cupcakes for a party add a piece of pickled jalapeño to one or two of them for game of chilli Russian Roulette.

Caprese Muffin Pizzas

Use pickled jalapenos to perk up a shop pizza, or make your own mini muffin pizza caprese topped with chilli (via Tinned Tomatoes).

Whizz some up with coconut milk, lime juice and coriander to make a quick Thai curry sauce.

Use some of the pickling water in salad dressings, or mix with a little mayonnaise for a dressing for a potato salad.

Sprinkle on top of my Cheesy Nachos.

Chop with herbs, add some oil and lemon zest to make a quick chimichurri style jalapeño relish.

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  1. Camilla

    A fabulous array of ideas to use Baxters Jalapenos, thanks for linking to my soda bread:-)

    Reply
    • Helen

      Thanks Camilla, we love pickled chillies here.

      Reply
  2. Lisa @Garlicandzest.com

    Here’s another one — I use them on my smoked fish dip appetizers — it adds a zing!

    Reply
    • Helen

      That sounds a fantastic use. We love pickled chillis and jalapeños here.

      Reply
  3. Shashi at RunninSrilankan

    Helen thank you so much for these ideas! I eat pickled jalapenos out of the jar – I knoe I can have no manners at times – but these are some wonderful ways to enjoy they – think am gonna have to try the nachos tonight! :)

    Reply
    • Helen

      Fro the jar is a great idea, as long as they are not to hot!

      Reply
  4. Platter Talk

    Wow! I would have never thought of this! Bet that they’re great with pickles.

    Reply
    • Helen

      We love them!

      Reply
  5. Ashley - Forking Up

    Super helpful roundup! I always have these in my fridge

    Reply
    • Helen

      I aim to help with clearing out your fridge !

      Reply
  6. sue | theviewfromgreatisland

    I’m a chili head from way back, I’d eat these right out of the jar!!

    Reply
    • Helen

      I like them with melted cheese.

      Reply
  7. Mahy

    Oh this is brilliant! I love pickled jalapenos–and now I know I’ll use it more for sure!!

    Reply
    • Helen

      there are so many uses for them!

      Reply
  8. Jacqueline Meldrum

    I love the quick thai sauce idea. These jars of pickles are so handy (and tasty), loving them.

    Reply
    • Helen

      So quick and easy to make!

      Reply
  9. Choclette

    I’m very taken with the idea of these jalapeños as I am by the Mexican cheesy dip.

    Reply
    • Helen

      I see that dip in my immediate future!

      Reply
  10. Sarah, Maison Cupcake

    I really like this version as they’re bigger than other jalapenos in jars and you get red ones. Lots of lovely ideas here!

    Reply
    • Helen

      I love the red ones. So much more interesting.

      Reply

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