Pickled Peppers with Shallots and Thyme
These pickled peppers with shallots and thyme are sweet, tangy, and a little fiery—just the way a good pickle should be! They’re perfect for topping sandwiches and brats, tossing into salads, or serving alongside your favorite cheeseboard.
Servings: 24 servings
Cost: $0.09 per serving
Equipment
- sterilized jar with tight-fitting lid
Ingredients
- 1 pound mini sweet peppers sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch thick rounds, seeded
- 2 large shallots thinly sliced, separated into rings
- 2 cups white wine vinegar
- ½ cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons water
- 5 fresh thyme sprigs
- 2 large cloves garlic thinly sliced
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper I use up to 2 teaspoons
- ½ teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- pinch coarse kosher salt
Instructions
- Place prepared peppers and shallots in medium non-reactive bowl.
- Pour the vinegar and the remaining ingredients into a medium saucepan. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar and salt.
- Remove brine from heat; carefully pour over peppers and shallots. Cover bowl; let stand 5 minutes. Uncover; cool to room temperature.
- Transfer to quart-size jar (or 2 pint jars), pressing peppers into brine. Seal with a tight-fitting lid and chill at least 4 hours and up to 10 days. Enjoy!
Notes
- Aim for uniform thickness and size when cutting the shallots and peppers so they pickle evenly.
- Don’t skip the salt. It’s not just about flavor; salt preserves the pickles and keeps them crisp and flavorful.
- Use very clean jars to prevent any bacterial growth, to preserve freshness, and to extend its shelf life in the fridge. Wash in very hot water with soap and rinse well, or run the jar through the dishwasher.
- Chill the pickles for at least 24 hours before serving. For an even more vinegary flavor, wait 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 28kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 608IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg