Pickled Jalapeño Pepper Slices
Proper gut health is critical to your overall health. Lacto-fermented, or cultured vegetables are a great way to get the beneficial "good" bacteria into your gut. You should eat some form of lacto-fermentation in every meal. Lacto-fermented foods are an important part of your diet. Try this easy to make recipe. Enjoy!
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 39 minutes mins
- 1 Pound Jalapeño peppers sliced into 1/4 inch rings.
- 1 Tbs Sea salt
- 1-2 Cloves Garlic optional
Gather your ingredients together.
Wearing gloves slice the jalapeños.
Discard the seeds if you prefer.
Fill a half pint jar (with an air-lock lid) with jalapeño slices.
Press down on the pepper slices to pack them into the jar.
Add garlic.
Separately, in a glass container mix together the water and salt to make a brine.
Pour the brine over the jalapeños leaving 1 inch from the top for expansion space.
Place the lid on tightly.
Allow to ferment at room temperature for 1-3 days.
Then refrigerate.
It will last for months in the fridge.
A great topping for pizzas!