Easy Quick Pickled Shishito Peppers Recipe / Video

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This tangy quick pickled shishito pepper recipe is versatile and easy. Put pickled shishito peppers on anything and everything from nachos, burgers, beans, chili, tacos, or veggies.

Mason Jar with White Lid of Preserved Sliced Red, Orange, & Yellow Shishito Peppers

Shishito peppers originated in Japan (although these are grown locally here in Charleston, SC) and are sweet and usually mild.

Shishito peppers start out as green and change color to red, orange, purple... as they ripen due to the breakdown of chlorophyll.

What kind of peppers can I use for quick pickling?

My favorite thing to do with shishito peppers is to preserve them by slicing 'em up, making a quick cold brine for pickling, and using them as a garnish for other recipes.

This quick pickled shishito pepper recipe will preserve every kind of pepper - from mild to hot. Use any kind of raw pepper: jalapeño, banana, serrano, habanero, etc...

This is the "lazy" way of pickling / preserving method for shishito peppers - no heating up jars and no hot water brine.

Shishito peppers are generally mild but other pepper varieties or older shishito peppers may be spicy. Wear gloves if your shishito peppers are hot.

Green, Red, Orange and Yellow Whole Shishito Peppers on A Brown Plate — *All the beautiful colors representing.*

Quick Pickling or Preserving Tips for Shishito Peppers

Shishito peppers can be quick pickled sliced or whole. Slicing them will speed up the pickling process.

The brine for pickling shishito peppers ingredients is very versatile. Throw anything in the shishito pepper jar: sugar (if you like it sweeter) garlic or ginger for spice, herbs for savory flavors, spices for variety, onions for sweetness, etc...

Is the pickling liquid too tangy for your taste? Add less vinegar and more water next time.

Veggies goin' bad in the refrigerator? Quick Pickling them is a time saving way to preserve them a little longer instead of throwing them out.

What kind of vinegar do I use for Pickled Shishito Peppers?

Plain ole white vinegar is the best vinegar to use for pickling shishito peppers because it's neutral in taste. In a pinch, use red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar, but I would stay away from herb or garlic flavored vinegars.

The most important thing is that the vinegar has 5% acidity and that is usually what vinegars contain anyway. Find the acidity level of vinegar listed in the ingredient section on the bottle.

Also, any salt will work but a finer crystal is best to dissolve in the water since the brine is not heated up.

What is the ratio of vinegar and water when pickling Shishitos?

Half and half is standard for safety and taste for a brining solution, so 1 part water to 1 part vinegar with at least 5% acidity. Find the acidity level under the ingredient list on the bottle.

For example: 1 cup water to 1 cup vinegar. Having said that, if you like acidic vinegary foods, go a little higher.

If you're quick pickling like in this shishito peppers recipe and then immediately refrigerating then the ratio can be lowered to use less vinegar based on what tastes good to you.

Please note, that if you lower the vinegar the pickled shishito peppers may not stay good in the refrigerator for the full 3 weeks.

Yellow, Red, Green, and Orange Shishito Peppers Sliced On A brown Plate. — *Slice em up!*

Quick Pickled Shishito Pepper Recipe FAQS

Quick pickled shishito peppers are easy and versatile.

There is still room in my jar for more liquid after adding the Shishito pepper brine mixture. What do I do?

If there is still room in the jar and it needs more liquid, make up the ratio with vinegar (preferably) or water or add some more shishito peppers if you have more.

Why are my Shishito peppers floating?

If the shishitos are floating then it wasn't packed tight enough before adding the liquid.

If you have a couple more peppers throw them in after the liquid and try to pack it down more. The brine should cover the okra, but it's also not a huge deal in the quick pickling refrigerator method.

What can I do with a bunch of shishito peppers?

Look no further for shishito pepper recipes! Quick pickle them with this recipe or blister shishito peppers in a hot pan, and/or serve them with a peach and yogurt sauce to cool them down.

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