Description
Jamie Oliver’s pickled chillies spark fiery excitement in home kitchens, offering a zesty preservation method that elevates countless dishes. Cooks can easily create these tangy condiments with simple ingredients and basic pickling techniques.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g (1 lb) chilies or peppers, sliced
- ½ cup white or cider vinegar
- ½ cup water
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp coriander seeds
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Sanitization: Meticulously clean and dry a 475 milliliters glass jar to create a sterile environment for pickling chillies.
- Layering: Arrange sliced chili peppers and bay leaves uniformly inside the jar, creating an aesthetically pleasing and evenly distributed arrangement.
- Liquid Preparation: In a medium saucepan, combine white vinegar, granulated sugar, filtered water, kosher salt, and mixed pickling spices, whisking the ingredients into a harmonious blend.
- Boiling Process: Elevate the liquid mixture to high heat, stirring consistently until sugar dissolves completely and the solution reaches a vigorous boil, releasing aromatic spice notes.
- Cooling and Pouring: Remove the saucepan from heat, allowing the pickling liquid to temper for 2-3 minutes, then gently cascade the hot liquid over the chili peppers, maintaining a 6 millimeters headspace for proper sealing.
- Sealing and Cooling: Utilize heat-resistant tongs to securely fasten the jar lid, protecting hands from potential burns, and permit the jar to equilibrate to room temperature for approximately 30 minutes.
- Storage: Transfer the sealed jar to the refrigerator, where the pickled chillies will mature and develop complex flavor profiles, remaining fresh for up to 4 months when stored properly.
Notes
- Sanitize Smartly: Thoroughly clean and dry the glass jar to prevent bacterial growth and ensure food safety.
- Layer with Precision: Distribute chili peppers and bay leaves evenly for consistent flavor and aesthetic appeal.
- Boil with Care: Stir continuously while heating the pickling liquid to completely dissolve sugar and create a balanced brine.
- Cool and Store Safely: Allow the jar to reach room temperature before refrigerating, and consume within 4 months for optimal taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: UK
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 96
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg