Cowboy Candy

Name: Cowboy Candy
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6-8 jalapeños, sliced; 2 shallot, sliced; 1 1/2 tbsp Cattleman’s Grill Lone Star Brisket Rub; 1 cup apple cider vinegar; 1 cup Noble Saltworks Smoked Turbinado Sugar

Aug 08, 2024 • Tom Jackson

Cowboy Candy is a delicious and spicy condiment made from jalapeños and shallots, perfect for adding a sweet and tangy kick to your meals. This recipe yields 1.5 cups, or about 12 servings. Begin by slicing 6-8 jalapeños and one shallot, then mix them with 1.5 tablespoons of Cattleman’s Grill Lone Star Brisket Rub. Let this mixture soak overnight in a closed container, then discard the liquid. Next, bring 1 cup of apple cider vinegar and 1 cup of Noble Saltworks Smoked Turbinado Sugar to a boil. Add the jalapeños and shallots, and simmer for 5 minutes until they are tender but not soggy. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the jalapeños and shallots to a mason jar. Boil the remaining liquid until it becomes syrupy, then pour it into the jar with the jalapeños and shallots. Store the Cowboy Candy in the refrigerator for up to two weeks and enjoy its sweet and spicy flavor as a condiment or topping.

Cowboy Candy

Tom Jackson

Rated 5.0 stars by 3 users

Cuisine

American

Servings

12

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Calories

60

If you're looking to add a sweet and spicy kick to your meals, Cowboy Candy is the perfect condiment for you. This delightful mix of jalapeños and shallots, infused with Cattleman’s Grill Lone Star Brisket Rub and simmered in a tangy apple cider vinegar and smoked turbinado sugar syrup, will elevate any dish with its unique flavor. Whether you’re topping burgers, tacos, or enjoying it as a zesty snack, this Cowboy Candy is sure to become a household favorite. Plus, it's easy to make and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, ensuring you have this delicious treat on hand whenever you need it. Get ready to wow your taste buds and impress your guests with this irresistible recipe!

Ingredients

6-8 jalapeños, sliced
2 shallot, sliced
1 1/2 tbsp Cattleman’s Grill Lone Star Brisket Rub
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1 cup Noble Saltworks Smoked Turbinado Sugar

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Directions

Mix jalapeños, shallot and Cattleman’s Grill Lone Star Brisket Rub and let soak overnight in a closed container, then discard the liquid.
Bring the vinegar and Noble Saltworks Smoked Turbinado Sugar to a boil. Add the jalapeños and shallot and simmer for 5 minutes, until tender but not soggy.
Remove the jalapeños and shallots with a slotted spoon. Place them in a mason jar.
Bring the liquid back to a boil and reduce until syrupy. Pour into the jar.
Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Recipe Note

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Recipe Highlights and Insights:

Cowboy candy, also known as candied jalapeños, is a sweet and spicy treat made by cooking jalapeño peppers in a sugary syrup. The process involves slicing fresh jalapeños and simmering them in a mixture of sugar, vinegar, and various spices until the peppers become soft and the syrup thickens. The result is a unique condiment that balances the heat of the peppers with a sweet, tangy flavor. Cowboy candy is often used as a topping for burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, and crackers, or incorporated into recipes for an extra kick.