Candied Jalapenos (aka "Cowboy Candy") - My Favorite Keto Snack

[@SeriousKeto]

NOTE: Though I sterilized the jars, this step really isn't necessary - especially given the pH of the apple cider vinegar and since these are "fridge" peppers. It's more or less a habit that became second nature from years of beer brewing, wine making and pressure canning. It certainly doesn't hurt to do it, but probably overkill for this recipe.

[@Photologistic]

Home brewing teaches one all about sanitation. Never hurts to use StarSan.

[@bspevans7940]

Have you actually canned these? I'd love to make a bunch to keep for longer term. I'd imagine this would be water bath due to the vinegar rather than pressure canning?

[@susan-fd4kv]

Oh man! My mom got me hooked on Ritz crackers, cream cheese and candied Jalopenos. Yummo. Now I just need a keto Ritz cracker! I imagine it would be yummy just cream cheese and candied Jalopeno!

[@dsmeyersales]

I soften the cream cheese and kinda use it as a dip without the cracker. OMG so good. My mouth is watering. I need to go get peppers.

[@Susanhelmuth]

Maybe rolled in dried beef?

[@qwispery]

I think I'd put it on celery. Just to get that satisfying crunch.

[@TheMarinemom02]

Use Steve's cracker recipe! I never have an empty Tupperware since learning how to make it❤️

[@C2yourself]

Roll it in an egglife tortilla then slice into circles

[@farmgirl4958]

“Thinking I’m a stud using that mandolin.” Sounds like lyrics from a country song.😂😂 This recipe sounds delicious!!!!!😋😋 Thank you!!!!

[@stephwessel7346]

😆😂😂😂

[@gracepanther3370]

WOW! On our homestead garden we had an abundance of jalapeños. I gave away to our neighbors thinking I can only can so much salsa. Then searching for ideas for jalapeños I came across your recipe. Today was 2 weeks (waiting anxiously) 😉 All my husband and myself can say is WOW! Soooo good! Thank you Steve. You totally rock, and of course your lovely wife!! She’s awesome! Thank you for keeping it real folks. Replacing pineapple on my pizza with cowboy candy. 👌

[@JM-kh1jm]

Thanks for everything you do and share, Steve! LOVE your channel! You've turned your life around so mega-kudos to you especially for sustaining your new lifestyle and helping others along the way. Still binge watching and trying your recipes. :)

[@SeriousKeto]

Wow, thank you! I actually made 2 pints of candied jalapeños today myself. 🙂

[@JM-kh1jm]

@@SeriousKeto You're very welcome and deserving! And, mmmmm -- yum for those 2 pints you made today! :)

[@deborahjames2854]

I miss sweet pickles…I’m going to try this with pickling cucumbers and see what happens 😊 Thank you Steve once again for an amazing recipe and video

[@SeriousKeto]

I think something like this would come pretty close to bread and butter pickles.

[@judyduran2306]

Those jalapeños from your garden are gorgeous!

[@onederland693]

I'd never heard of Cowboy Candy, but you've introduced me to My NEW Pickles!!!! I'll never buy pickles again. I made three 8 oz jars, two days ago & was wondering how I'd be able to wait a week, let alone 2 (as suggested). As luck would have it, one did not seal 😃 👏🏻 I'm pleased to share they are still FANTASTIC the day after! I'm so glad I got the mandolin!! I'm going to need bigger jars!!! Thank you Steve; this is a game changer for me! They go perfect with my "pizza rolls" both hot & cold and are the perfect crunch on a burger! I can't wait to mix some of the juice in my eggs (that video is what brought me to this recipe). God bless you Steve! You've played a big part in my keto journey, thank you 😊

[@SeriousKeto]

Glad you like them. 🙂

[@lindam931]

Made my second batch of cowboy candy today. How have I lived my whole life without this delicacy! Yum - hoping for at least another batch or two before we get a frost.

[@SeriousKeto]

I need to do another batch this weekend too. 😉

[@JM-kh1jm]

Steve, thank you so much for this recipe and all the others you share. I have been binge watching your videos. We have a lot of jalapeños from our garden and made a batch of these and they are delicious! We will be making more! I also just made your easy heavy cream/vinegar salad dressing. Fantastic recipe! I love all you share, your experiments on yourself, in the kitchen and watching your reactions. Your facial expressions readily reveal your thoughts and it's cool to see that. I began keto a few weeks ago - well started and am still learning a lot - from watching you and recently got my Keto MoJo from your lead. Learning more each day. Thanks again for everything!

[@SeriousKeto]

Thank you so much for the kind words. I’m glad you’re enjoying the channel. 😊

[@singit3630]

I thought the foggy lens was a FADE OUT to the next step...which I thought was cool😂👍...then you said it wasn't on purpose! 😂😂😂

[@dsmeyersales]

uhhh Serving size 1 Jar! I love candied peppers!

[@carolrenteria2045]

Oh I want to run to the store RIGHT NOW! How many ways can you enjoy them? hamburger, grilled cheese sandwiches, pork rinds, meatloaf, and on and on and on. Thanks so much for the recipe

[@sandra.phillips]

Love those ideas Carol! It sounds like we need to add this to the fridge door with the other keto condiments.

[@alanacreates]

😂apparently cowboys in Wisconsin have different "candy" than the cowboys in the Canadian Prairies!!! my dad is a real cowboy, and he always offers kids/grandkids "cowboy candy"... and the entertainment of watching them getting excited to receive candy and then the resulting reaction after biting into TURNIPS just never gets old!!!😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@edgrzelakowski7159]

Having a Serious Keto dinner tonight...... eating my cowboy candy while making a batch of the awesome Pizza Chaffle! Thanks for dinner Steve!

[@SeriousKeto]

Sounds great!

[@sherylburt7863]

One day late! Had goat cheese spread onto pork rinds last night...was looking for keto preserves to top with. Ended up using tiny amount of full sugar preserves. This would’ve been perfect! Gonna make some now and for Christmas gifting too.

[@Nazketo444]

Oh my God Steve. I just can not keep up with you. You never cease to amaze us with your contant creations. Thank you so much

[@EK--ry3lr]

Love these things and jalapeno jelly too. Wish we had more in our bushes, petered out already this year. Thanks for posting.

[@SeriousKeto]

Yeah, mine haven't been as prolific as past years for some reason...

[@SeriousKeto]

I'm also wondering if "real" jelly could be made with allulose. I used to make all kinds of savory jellies, pre-keto. The issue now is that even if it worked, the cost would be kinda crazy. Jelly recipes typically called for 6-8 cups of sugar...

[@sandra.phillips]

@@SeriousKeto I found an interesting KZbin video a while back ago that used chia seeds to thicken the jelly. Then you wouldn't have to add as much allulose... just enough to sweeten it. I love red pepper jelly and cream cheese. I've been thinking about trying the chia idea to make that.

[@EK--ry3lr]

Yeah that would be crazy expensive

[@SeriousKeto]

If you're successful, please let me know. I used to make one with red pepper, serrano and basil. It was so amazing melted on a steak or on a roast beef sandwich.

[@mojoredbeakgr8mojo]

Mouth watering now. I never thought about doing a keto version of these.

[@Aurora3242]

💜🥰🤩😘 I made this recipe - I am about to make more❣ This is easy- except for the waiting, while they do their thing in the fridge. I am obsessed, sooo soo good🤤. You do have to enjoy a little heat, but it really balances nicely with the sweetness, imo - I used them on everything from salads to steaks❣ It does make alot (it's only me eating them), this time I am going to cut the recipe in half. Thank you, Steve!

[@joeindyjoeindy3078]

Delicious!!!!!!!! Absolutely zero aftertaste from the Allulose. Love this recipe, Thank you!!!!

[@RichardObcena]

Hey! I'm from WI too. Discovered your channel when KZbin suggested your "Resistant Starch" videos. Then Discovered you have more interesting videos so I subscribed. Thanks much!!!

[@SeriousKeto]

Glad to have you here, fellow cheesehead. 🙂

[@reginafreel9574]

Oooohhhh! Salivating! Definitely making this🤤

[@risasklutteredkitchen1293]

I never knew there were cutting gloves until I started working in the bakery at work. I once cut a loaf of bread for garlic bread and cut myself pretty badly. So I went out and bought myself a set of those gloves. They are essential. Hey Steve, you and I have the same scale!!! Thought I recognized it. I agree that the Splenda Allulose is really good. The only kind I can find around here. When it goes on sale (and there is an Ibotta rebate), I stock up. I was just thinking about making refrigerator pickles with allulose Thanks for the brine idea.

[@carriereddick3204]

Excellent! I have a pepper plant that is over growing with peppers so perfect timing👍

[@SeriousKeto]

Awesome!

[@Menditha]

Ohhhhh these sound DANGEROUS! My jalapeno plant has only produced a few little stubby peppers so far but may pick up once the intense heat (East Texas) eases off a bit, and/or we get a little rain. I really need to try this recipe! I too have learned the hard way thinking I am tough enough to cut up a few peppers without gloves. Not cool. Even after my dad told me stories about handling sensitive body parts while using the restroom after he thought he was safe. YIKES

[@maddisonbythesea3015]

Definitely trying these

[@katieirish5765]

I made these a couple weeks ago, no gloves, washed hands very well, and still burned my eyes later on when I rubbed them. The peppers were delicious, though. And...every time we eat something with Allulose our blood glucose drops; I've tested us dozens of times and it does it every time: love it!

[@rikwen96]

Oh, I have a bunch of jalapenos in the frig. I was thinking about different things I could do with them besides poppers and your video popped up this morning as I sat down with my morning coffee. Perfect! I have all of the ingredients, so into the kitchen I go. Thanks for this.

[@SeriousKeto]

I love it when a plan comes together. 😉

[@Honey-_bee]

Oh so happy for a less sugar option!!! I need to go pick my jalapeños and get this going!!! Thank you so much.

[@robynf.617]

Great video Steve! I’ll pass on the recipe but I appreciate your time and work put into this. :-)

[@m.obscura5009]

Ohhh wow! I have got to make these soon, my mouth was watering just watching the process. It’s going to be hard to wait two weeks watching them to sit in the fridge … I can tell already. Thanks Steve!

[@TheeRustyCage]

Gonna try this! Started a garden this year and grew jalapeños and need to do something with them besides salsa.

[@SeriousKeto]

I made 4 pints right before leaving on vacation, so they should be good to go when I get home. 🙂👍🏻

[@teritrombly2706]

I have them in my canning pantry love them. Goat cheese the best compliment.

[@zoritsanepenthe638]

I’m so glad I found you again. Now that I’m back on keto, I can still make my favorite cowboy candy. Thanks for posting this recipe!

[@teaching_and_learning]

Congrats on your 220K + subscribers!...Quarter million is so close!

[@Ketograndma]

I will have to try this, looks yum. Thanks Steve for another great recipe idea!

[@dianastella]

I'm drooling 🤤

[@deborahramirez3830]

Wow Steve, you’re the best! I have been thinking about a recipe for these in “Keto” mode. You are the answer! We also like jalapeño jelly on cream cheese as a popular Texas snack too. I haven’t figured the “jelly”part out . Good thing is I have lots of peppers in my garden this year to keep experimenting:) Thanks for recipe!

[@qwispery]

You should be able to make jalapeno jelly using the no sugar pectin

[@deborahramirez3830]

@@qwispery Thank you!!!

[@1976mcfarlane]

In my canning groups I see people making cowboy candy all the time but I didn't know there was a keto version. We got jalapeno plants growing under our lights right now for summer. If it could just warm up here in Wisconsin and STAY warm we could put the plants out in the garden.... Soon. Thanks so much for this. I'm not really sure how this popped up in my feed but about an hour ago I told my husband that I wanted to pickle some jalapenos.. I swear my phone listens to me 😂

[@AriesGirlTAROT]

I always liked jalapeños, I’m sure these are yummy. I have never heard of this recipe. Loved the combining heat with sweet. The crunch of jalapeños is satisfying.

[@PinkLady54]

LOVE candy AND cowboys ;-) But... apparently the 2 together aren't going to work for a spice woose like me! how do You spell woose? ;-)

[@KETO.n.WRESTLING]

Not too shabby 😉 👌

[@wfleming537]

if you're into the idea canning your cowboy candy the USDA has said that stevia and sucralose can be used as they are heat stable although I know sucralose is a no no for some folks. I've heard anecdotally that Allulose can be used as well but it is not tested. I might consider canning with Allulose for myself but I would never use any other alternative sweeteners as many are not stable at canning temps and will go bitter.

[@SeriousKeto]

Thanks for the info.

[@francheskahenderson]

Definitely going to make these. I used to make the sugar version. Love them on bbq

[@SeriousKeto]

Just made some yesterday myself 😉

[@johnboyinfl]

Another Cameo for the ANOVA oven. 😀

[@melissafeliciano9531]

This is something my husband will surely enjoy this one! Thanks! 😄

[@lizstrangesavage7948]

Never heard of these! Sounds amazing though.

[@ctesswill3538]

My go to sweet heat also. Love them. Thanks for the video. I ran out in the spring and are making this weekend. Awesome.

[@ChristineLV]

I learned that putting a bay leaf in the jar when pickling keeps things crisp. So, maybe adding one will help keep the pepper crisper.

[@SeriousKeto]

I’ll have to try that

[@cathyhamilton5131]

I've used pickle crisp which I think does a good job keeping jalapenos crisp!

[@suyapajimenez516]

I also learned to wear special gloves for cutting food, helpful. Those cowboy candies look amazing. You could sell them, I can see the many uses in my cooking. I like the recipe. TVM Steve and Terry

[@mstyblu379]

Yummy, I already have Jalapenos on my list for jalapeno poppers! I will be making these for sure. Thanks, Steve!

[@Yvonne-]

I'm making these today!

[@roweboy1974]

oh lord.... I think I need to start growing jalapeños!!!

[@amyk6028]

Thanks for the video! Good timing. My garden is BUSTING with Jalapeños. I’m gonna try this recipe 👍🏼

[@rancancookcanoy9768]

Great Video. I will have to try this. Thank you,.

[@nancyfagen8715]

Sounds interesting but yum. I do luv jalepenos. Can’t wait to try. Thanks again Steve 🙂

[@cyndimanka]

My son makes this. He lives in Tucson. It was full of sugar is so wonderful but I haven’t had it for a very long time

[@MrBDezno]

Need to try making these soon. Have pickled peppers before - the steam can get to one's eyes a bit. Good idea with the gloves.

[@suethompson2969]

Wow! My hubby is gonna love this!!!! Thanks!!!

[@jociaszamora2267]

Yum and this is pretty original for keto snacks. Thanks, Steve

[@DannieDecentVlogs]

Looks delicious , great video

[@lorelynleisure4048]

Yum, these sound wonderful! Thank you for sharing, I can't wait to try them!

[@AndyJablonski]

I used to love these pre keto (normal sugar). Can’t wait to try these!

[@larsthornwald]

Awesome video! You must like it hot if you added cayenne pepper and didn't de-seed the jalapeños; you're a lot tougher than me. LOL!

[@tericoulter4426]

Hmmm. When you stuck your finger into the jar to "sink" all the peppers I unconsciously licked my finger. I love jalapenos!

[@C2yourself]

So glad you did this video. I made some CC a few weeks ago with sugar and just started up keto again. I have a bag of monkfruit, I'll give it a try

[@janicemanders2106]

How did the monk fruit work out for you?

[@jaedo71]

Steve, you are a National Treasure!

[@gp4708]

I have a love hate relationship with my mandolins. Evidenced by the healing would on my right thumb. You've convinced me to purchase one of those gloves! Another fine video. Thanks.

[@andrealipson6172]

I've been making these for years, but just made a batch of copy-cat "Tony Packos Sweet Hot pickles"... they are 'curing' in the fridge right now... same concept and love of mine - sweet and spicy!

[@freedomhomesteadky]

I am so excited to see this recipe keto-fied!!

[@fronniebealer7808]

I love bread and butter pickles, so these would be great to make. I love jalapenos.

[@SeriousKeto]

It’s like bread and butter plus heat. 🙂

[@margaretflagor8988]

another great recipe have a super weekend

[@katclaus7425]

This looks so yummy. I will have to try it soon. I'm making my 3rd buntcake today after seeing the pina bunt cake you made. 😋

[@pattibentley7585]

Steve this looks delicious. I want to try some. Thanks for all you do :)

[@michellerizzitano1590]

So happy to see this video. I love cowboy candy but haven’t been eating it because of the sugar. Now I can! Woo Hoo!🎉🎉🎉

[@michaelfinnegan1306]

This sounds awesome! Thank you very much!

[@robstrck8]

I’m definitely making this!!

[@kristirsamickels8001]

Steve, Oh you're the Bomb!! How about putting a little of that "Cowboy Candy" with Chopped/ minced green onions on top of chopped meat, AL Pastor , or your fave in a soft :Serious Keto" homemade tortilla. Sprinkle cheese over meat and little chopp lettuce, cheese + Cowboy Candy = The Breakfast of Campions !! 😆🤣 LV Kris

[@SeriousKeto]

Yum

[@kristirsamickels8001]

@@SeriousKeto Steve, My daughter ❤ your cooking and humor. She wanted me to ask if you have ever cooked a recipe for a Keto Alternative "Biscotti Cookie" or have you run Across a recipe??😃 Thanks for All your help and glad to see the Thanks $ Button. Gonna use it when the check comes u can count on that one.!!! 😉 LOL no Joke I Didn't notice it beforehand and We were talking about how to show you how much we Appreciate all you do and Sacrifice your health too. 😊 although I appreciate your testing it makes me jittery when Ur sugar goes up Uncomfortably for me. I've had some members who are diabetic or hypoglycemic (same thing to me) even though some docs in past told us different. Ps where is that link for your referral for the inexpensive tester on Amazon you gave us. I still haven't found that. LV, Tirsa and Kris

[@SeriousKeto]

@@kristirsamickels8001 I haven't done any biscotti. The inexpensive tester is linked in the frozen bread video.

[@lindabarnes8968]

I used to grow jalapenos so I would make cowboy candy and jelly. I had to give it all away because it was made with sugar. Groan. I miss these

[@gins8781]

I miss jalapeño jelly, so thanks for this great alternative!

[@qwispery]

Perfect timing for this recipe! I was trying to decide what to do with this years harvest. Now i need to figure out what to do with all my extra poblanos. (I can only do so much chili releno)

[@MysticSpank]

Anchos are dried pablano peppers, so dry them. Then can be used for many things including mole recipes.

[@bmeetze]

So it seems that these are almost like making pickles but using jalapeños instead. Looks delish. 🤤

[@SeriousKeto]

Probably close to making "bread and butter" fridge pickles.

[@donnagormannewell5225]

Another great recipe, Steve. My husband is one of those hot pepper freaks who considers Jalapenos equal to Bell Peppers, so he may try this with Habaneros. I want to mention some controversy with the Splenda brand Allulose. Please note that Splenda claims it is a ONE TO ONE substitute for sugar, where other brands are only 60% as sweet. We have tried it against other brands and the Splenda one is considerably sweeter. Splenda will only state that the "natural flavors" listed in their ingredient statement is a "priority blend" of ingredients which increases the sweetness level to that of sugar. Most speculate that that they are adding stevia, but it could also be monkfruit or a blend. I would think that "natural flavorings" would rule out Sucrolose. Just something to keep in mind if you switch to another brand of Allulose.

[@SeriousKeto]

One of my viewers contacted Spenda to ask what the "natural flavor" was and they replied "stevia".

[@donnagormannewell5225]

Good to know. Others have asked and Slenda refused to answer claiming it was a priority blend. You would think that they would have to list it.

[@jennywagner2448]

I've been hearing about this Cowboy Candy for a couple of years but have never tasted it... this year I grew jalapenos so I could finally make it and being keto I subbed allulose which for three pounds of peppers pretty much broke the bank (the original recipe used 6 cups of white sugar!!!! canned in quarter pint jars they're the most precious thing I've made but HOLY MOLY I just tasted the brine by touching the tip of my finger to my tongue and I was on FIRE!!!! I'll be waiting a month before popping open a jar but it's gonna be scary LOL...

[@NikkiK890]

Ohhhh this is a definite must REAL SOON 😋

[@skinfiddler]

I made these for several years and canned them for shelf storage. Never made them "keto" which I will now.

[@CarbageMan]

Confirmed on the gloves. I like to mince and dehydrate hatch green chilis (and serranos, etc.) to grind on my meats to sous vide. I've made the mistake of thinking I could go without the gloves. One finds out after a bathroom trip or two that the capsaicin does not wash off easily, before or after the visit.

[@SeriousKeto]

Truth

[@arkyhunter2750]

That does look good.

[@cyndyfisher]

Looks really good. I’m looking desperately for a keto pepper jelly recipe?

[@SeriousKeto]

I'm going to be experimenting with a new (and unreleased) product this week that may work for making jelly. I'm going to try it out with some berries as a mini pie filling first. If it works well for that, I'll have to see how it works for pepper jelly.

[@XanRussell]

Made this. Waiting 2 weeks is a long time

[@SeriousKeto]

Sure is

[@MrRhino12667]

Perfect timing Jalapenos coming on strong. Wanting them to turn red though for homemade Sriracha too.

[@alansawesomeketoworld4612]

That looks like am amazing recipe. Great video

[@David-bg8fk]

I will definitely need to try these. On top of some pork rinds would be a perfect snack.

[@SeriousKeto]

Definitely!

[@teridacktaljones4553]

🔥

[@cathyhamilton5131]

Can I give this two thumbs up? Looks amazing. We grow lots of jalapenos because I make my own salsa. I also pickle jalapenos, but now I have to try this recipe on the next batch of jalapenos! Looks amazing! If you use a different sweetener (say monkfruit blend or boca sweet) would you still use 2 cups?

[@heididospapas8860]

K. I made them... now 2 weeks in fridge. Hope the allulose & apple cider vinigar brings down the hotness of these jalapeños

[@SeriousKeto]

Make sure to save your brine. Great for brining chicken wings, thighs, and tenders.

[@arealbasshole]

amazing recipe...I was taking a random drive thru the country about 15yrs ago and came across an Amish enclave with a store that had a massive section of pickled veggies and bought some candied jalapenos and ginger from them....I've been hooked ever since like you...glad to have a low-carb version now... My Carolina Reapers are coming in pretty heavy now, think I can sub those for jalapeno???? lol

[@SeriousKeto]

Those might be a little too potent. 😆

[@SusanR0928]

Steve, does the simmering in the brine take a lot of the heat out of the peppers? I like the taste of jalapenos, but don't like fiery heat.

[@SeriousKeto]

No, it just softens them slightly. I think if I were trying to cut the heat, I’d slosh the slices around in a bowl of water to try to get some of the seeds out.

[@SusanR0928]

@@SeriousKeto Thank you! I'll try that

[@CarbageMan]

@@SeriousKeto Yeah, I noticed you didn't remove seeds. It's such a PITA I generally don't bother, but some people make a big deal about the seeds.

[@lillianabaxter9125]

Great stuff, Steve!! This recipe could probably be used to make bread & butter pickles or pickle relish, right? It's so hard to find sugar-free pickle relish, but tuna and many other salads just aren't right without it.

[@SeriousKeto]

Yes, but it would be "fridge" pickles or relish, since I'm not pressure canning with this recipe.