Sweet and Spicy Delight: How to Make Cowboy Candy at Home!

Cowboy Candy - sweet pickled jalapeño
Welcome back to the kitchen, friends! In today’s video, we’re diving into the world of Cowboy Candy, a unique twist on traditional pickles. If you've ever heard of Cowboy Candy and dismissed it, you're not alone—I did the same until I accidentally tasted these sweet, tangy jalapeño pickles. Follow along as we transform fresh jalapeños and onions into a delightful treat using a blend of sugar, vinegar, and spices. Perfect for adding a spicy kick to your meals, this quick pickle recipe is easy to make and store in your fridge. Don't miss out on this incredible condiment that will elevate your dishes. Like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more delicious recipe

6-8 jalapeños, sliced into rounds
1 red onion, sliced
Two big spoonfuls coarse salt
250 mL (1 cup) apple cider vinegar
250 mL (1 cup)  granulated sugar
5 mL (1 tsp) mustard seeds
2 mL (½ tsp) coriander seeds
2 mL (½ tsp) cumin seeds
2 mL (½ tsp) fennel seeds

Method:
In a glass bowl toss together the sliced jalapeños, red onions, and salt.
Place in the fridge overnight.
The next day, drain off and discard the liquid.
In a mortar and pestle, lightly crush the mustard, coriander, cumin, and fennel.
In a small pot, combine vinegar, sugar, salt, and mustard, coriander, cumin, and fennel seeds.
Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves, about 4 minutes.
Add jalapeños and onions, and bring back to a boil. 
Cook for about 5 minutes.Use a slotted spoon to transfer jalapeños and onions to a 500 mL glass jar, pack down as tight as possible.
Bring vinegar mixture back to a boil and continue boiling until syrupy.
Carefully pour syrup into the jar with the jalapeños and onions, making sure they are submerged.
Cover tightly with a lid and refrigerate once cooled to room temp.

0:00 Welcome
0:22 Why Cowboy Candy
1:45 There's a bunch of different recipes
3:00 salted veg meets vinegar
4:10 making the brine
7:10 Yes they are clean jars
10:14 Tasting
12:43 The tales are taller in Texas

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