PICKLED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH JALAPENO

Pickled Brussels Sprouts with Jalapeno image

Provided by barbara lentz

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb brussels sprouts trimmed and halved
3 jalapenos halved and seeds removed
3 c water
1 c white vinegar
3 Tbsp salt
3 tsp black peppercorns
3 tsp mustard seeds
3 tsp sugar
3 bay leaves
6 clove garlic whole

Steps:

1. Salt a pan of water and bring to a boil. Cook the brussels sprouts for 5 minutes. Drain. Divide up between 3 pint jars.
2. Mix the water, vinegar and salt together in a saucepan and cook just until the salt is dissolved.
3. Place 1 jalapeno in each jar. Place 1 tsp. of peppercorns and mustard seeds in each jar. Place 1 tsp sugar in each jar. Place 1 bay leaf in each jar and 2 cloves of garlic in each jar. Pour brine over the sprouts in each jar.
4. Water bath for 15 minutes to seal the jars