Description
Bobby Flay’s pickled Fresno chiles deliver a tangy, spicy punch to your culinary arsenal. Mexican-inspired condiments like these elevate sandwiches, tacos, and grilled meats with bold, zesty flavors you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 fresno chilis (seeds removed, sliced into thin rings)
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
- ½ cup (120 ml) rice wine vinegar or white vinegar
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 bay leaf (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Pickling Liquid: Combine white vinegar, water, granulated sugar, kosher salt, and bay leaf in a small saucepan, whisking until sugar and salt completely dissolve over medium-low heat.
- Cool Brine: Remove saucepan from heat and let the pickling liquid cool for 5-7 minutes, creating a warm but not hot solution that will perfectly preserve the chili’s crisp texture.
- Slice Chilies: Cut fresh Fresno chilies into thin, uniform rings, ensuring consistent thickness for even pickling and a visually appealing presentation.
- Pack and Pickle: Transfer chili rings into a sterile glass jar, then pour the slightly cooled pickling liquid over the chilies, guaranteeing complete submersion and maximum flavor absorption.
- Chill and Store: Allow the jar to reach room temperature naturally, then seal with a tight-fitting lid and refrigerate. These pickled Fresno chilies will maintain their vibrant flavor and crisp bite for up to 4 weeks, ready to elevate any dish with a tangy, spicy kick.
Notes
- Precise Ingredient Measurement: Accuracy is crucial for achieving the perfect pickling balance, so use measuring tools to ensure exact quantities of vinegar, water, sugar, and salt.
- Slice with Consistency: Cut Fresno chilies into uniform thin rings to guarantee even pickling and a professional-looking presentation that enhances both flavor and visual appeal.
- Temperature Control Matters: Cool the brine carefully to prevent overcooking the chilies, maintaining their crisp texture and vibrant color while allowing optimal flavor absorption.
- Proper Storage Technique: Use a sterile glass jar and seal tightly to preserve the pickled chilies’ quality, ensuring maximum flavor retention and extending their refrigerator life up to 4 weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 2320 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg