These quick Sugar Free Pickled Peppers and Onions are perfect for tacos, sandwiches, or whatever you like!
When life gives you peppers, make quick Sugar Free Pickled Peppers and Onions! That's exactly what I did after receiving a large box of serrano peppers from a local organization called Market on the Move, where you get up to 60 lbs. of produce for $10.
The serrano peppers were either going to be become pickled peppers or hot sauce, and I was more in the mood for pickled serrano peppers.
Sweet and Spicy
Since I don't use sugar very much, I decided to make these sugar free by using erythritol. You would never know by tasting these that they are sugar free. They are sweet and spicy.
Don't let the weird name fool you, erythritol is all natural. It occurs naturally in some fruit and fermented foods. It is low carb and has zero calories.
I used serrano peppers, but you could use a less spicy pepper like jalapeño if you prefer. About a month after making these, I was gifted with some habanero peppers, which are even spicier than serrano peppers. I pickled them as well, since there were so many of them.
Even though I like spicy foods, the habaneros were way too hot for me. So that they don't go to waste, I like to put them in my drinking water. It soothes my sore throat that I have had since allergy season started.
Quick pickled peppers make a great addition to tacos, which I used them in. I will be posting that recipe in the next week or two. They also work well in sandwiches like a Spicy Tofu Bánh Mì or topped on Vegan Nachos.
Other Spicy Pepper Recipes
Pickled Serrano Peppers Recipe
This pickled peppers recipe is quick and easy. You would never know they are sugar free!
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Sugar Free Pickled Peppers and Onions
Ingredients
- 8 ounces serrano peppers sliced (approx. 24)
- 1 cup sliced onions
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ cups distilled white vinegar
- 1 ½ cups water
- ¾ cup erythritol
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Put sliced peppers and onions in a mason jar.
- Combine vinegar, water, erythritol, and pinch of salt in a pan. Bring to a boil, then simmer 5 minutes, or until erythritol is dissolved. Pour over peppers and onions and cover completely. Let cool and refrigerate*.
Notes
Nutrition
*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
Pam Gabriele says
Can the erythritol be omitted or replaced with honey?
Willow Moon says
I have never tried it but have seen many pickling recipes with honey, so it should be fine. You could also omit it.
Lee says
How much sugar would I use if I wanted to substitute real sugar for the sugar substitute ??? lol
Willow Moon says
Hi Lee, erythritol is about 70% as sweet as sugar, so you need more erythritol to get the desired sweetness. I would start with about 1/2 cup sugar. You could even start with less, and taste it to see how you like it. You can always add more sugar but you can't take it away.
Francine says
I made these with the BBQ tacos and everyone loved loved them! Thanks for the recipe!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Francine!
Cat says
Mmm this looks so delicious! Great for brats & sausages! I shared it to Pinterest!
Cecil says
I just recently pickled onions for the first time and I am now obsessed with them. Taking out the sugar and not losing any flavor is a win win for me.
Willow Moon says
I could eat pickled onions or bread and butter pickles by the jarful - so definitely better without the sugar!
Lauren says
I love pickled everything, so I will have to try these! 🙂 Thanks for sharing