a delicious condiment for salads, sandwiches, and more
5 from 12 votes
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
Cook Time 0 minutesmins
refrigerator time 1 dayd
Total Time 1 dayd15 minutesmins
Ingredients
5largeHatch chilesor any other mild or hot chile pepper
1largesweet onion
1cupwater
1cupwhite vinegar
1/2cupsugar
1tablespoonkosher or sea salt
optional pinch or more of red pepper flakes
Instructions
Slice chiles into thin (1/4- inch) rings, removing seeds and membrane if desired.
Peel onion, and slice into rings about the same width as peppers.
Toss vegetables together and place into a sterilized 16 ounce jar.
Bring water, vinegar, salt, sugar and optional red pepper flakes to a boil in a medium saucepan.
Pour hot brine mixture over vegetables and cover tightly.
Let cool, and then refrigerate at least 24 hours.
Keeps for 4 weeks in the refrigerator.
Notes
Hatch chiles can be hot or mild. Check the label or ask when you buy them. You can substitute any other green chile for this recipe. Poblano or Anaheim chiles work well. Store pickled chiles in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks.