I wanted to call this post “the most magically delicious chip dip EVER OMG” but Adam thought that was silly and definitely not search engine optimized. Added bonus: this dip has only TWO ingredients.
Creamy Jalapeño Dip
In a small bowl, combine equal amounts of:
pickled jalapeños
sour cream
So, first of all: you have to get yourself some pickled jalapeños.
A few weeks ago I picked a large number of large red jalapeños from my very generous mother-in-law’s garden. I sliced and seeded them (along with some banana peppers from my own garden), put them in a mason jar, covered with a salty brine (scant 1 T. salt : 1 c. water), and let them sit on the counter for several days, tasting every day. When they started tasting more pickled than salty, I transferred them to the fridge. So little effort, and they make everything from pizza to tacos to sushi amazingly good. I think I may replace my classic stand-by banana pepper recipe.
Anyway, mix chopped peppers with high quality sour cream. (I like Kalona Super Natural.) You might want to stir in a teaspoon or two of the brine to get a good consistency. And truly, that is it. The fat in the sour cream mellows the spiciness of the peppers to a perfect level (for this Minnesotan, anyway).
The red peppers really give this a holiday feel, no? I’d love to imagine serving this at Christmas, but there is not a chance that we’ll have any of these pickled lovelies left by then.
October 9, 2012 at 9:58 pm
Sounds and looks absolutely divine! Something this simple is just begging to be enjoyed too!
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October 10, 2012 at 4:19 pm
And here I’ve been tossing the red ones in the compost pile. 🙂 I’m going to have to go check what’s left of our garden for some red jalapenos. Matt would like this along with his salsa. I on the other hand, do not have his taste for super spicy foods. Have you ever tried Cheddar Jalapeno bread? That’s pretty good too.
October 11, 2012 at 11:30 am
It could only be magically delicious if it had Lucky Charms in it, which luckily, it does not. Needless to say, the simplicity of this appeals to me greatly. Home-pickled peppers are one of those pantry secret weapons, so much potential there. And I love dip. All good~ Brett