Pineapple Cowboy Candy Chicken Wings

That first hiss from the cooker tells you something good is happening. You stand there watching the valve hiss and that little pressure build inside your pot makes you feel all kinds of excited. It9s like the cooker9s whispering hey, I9m about to do my thing and you9re gonna love this.

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The sealing ring snug in place makes you confident nothing9s escaping except that satisfying puff of steam. You notice how quick the whole process is gonna be compared to your usual stove method. You catch the smell starting to sneak out around the edges right before the pressure fully sets in.

It9s kinda like a little countdown but better because instead of just waiting, you see the promise of sweet and spicy pineapple cowboy candy bubbling up fast and ready to brighten your snack game. Seconds later, you9re already dreaming about spreading this on your toast or spooning it over cream cheese. Yeah, it works real good.

What Makes Pressure Cooking Win Every Round

• You save time compared to slow simmer recipes, making busy nights tastes great too.
• The flavor seals in because everything cooks sealed under pressure 6 no steam leaks meaning all that yum stays locked.
• Pressure build happens quick, so you get intense infusions of jalapef1o heat and sweet pineapple goodness faster than ever.
• The quick release valve lets you stop the cooking instantly, so nothing overcooks or gets mushy on accident.
• 1ts hands-off mostly; set it, let the cooker do the work, then enjoy the results without watching a pot all day.

All the Pieces for This Meal

• One fresh pineapple: gotta be ripe for the sweetest bite in your cowboy candy.
• Three jalapef1os: slice thin, toss seeds depending how spicy you wanna get.
• One and a half inch chunk fresh ginger peeled and sliced thin to add that zing.
• Two cups apple cider vinegar for that tangy punch you9ll wanna savor.
• Two cups water to balance the flavors and help simmer everything just right.
• One cup white granulated sugar to sweeten up the tang and heat real nice.
• One tablespoon black mustard seeds adding a subtle smoky pop in every bite.
• One tablespoon chili flakes plus half teaspoon salt to round out the spicy-salty balance.

Walking Through Every Single Move

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Start peeling and coring the pineapple real careful like so you get just the good bits. Chop it into small chunks, you want pieces that are easy to scoop and taste all over.

Slice your jalapef1os into thin rounds. If youe28099re shy about heat, you can scoop out seeds. But hey, seeds bring the kick if you can handle it.

Peel your fresh ginger and slice it thin too. Ite28099s gonna mingle in the pot adding that warm spicy zing you want.

Grab a large pot and mix your apple cider vinegar, water, and sugar. Set it on medium heat and stir until sugar gets all friendly and dissolved.

Now toss in your black mustard seeds, chili flakes, and salt. Bring that mixture to a gentle boil. Youe28099ll see the flavors coming together real nice here.

Add the pineapple chunks, jalapef1o slices, and ginger pieces to the pot. Lower your heat and let it simmer for 25 to 30 minutes. Stir it every once in a while so nothing sticks.

When the pineapple and jalapef1os are tender and syrup thickens a bit, ite28099s done. Take it off the heat and let it cool before you jar it up. Then stick in the fridge to keep fresh.

Valve Hacks You Need to Know

• Make sure sealing ring is seated properly or you wone28099t hear that satisfying hiss and pressure wone28099t build right.
• Use quick release valve to stop cooking fast when you want the peppers still a little firm and fresh.
• Slow release works good if you want flavors to meld more but watch time so the pineapple doesne28099t get too soft.
• Listen for that steady valve hiss sound as a sign your cookere28099s doing its job, not just coughing steam.
• Keep an eye on the pressure build time; ite28099s usually quick but depends on your liquid and ingredients.

When You Finally Get to Eat

You catch the sweet tang of pineapple hitting your tongue first which gets your taste buds buzzing. Then right behind that comes a little spicy kick from jalapef1os warming up your mouth in the best way.

The ginger adds a sneaky brightness that lifts the whole mix and makes you wanna put it on everything. Ite28099s sticky, sweet, with enough heat to keep things lively without burning you up.

Spread it on toast or dollop over cream cheese for snack time heaven. Honestly, you might find yourself snacking straight from the jar cause ite28099s that good.

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How to Store This for Later

Use sterilized glass jars to keep your pineapple cowboy candy fresh and tasty. Let it cool fully before you pop the lids tight and toss in the fridge.

You can keep it chilled up to a month if youe28099re careful. Every time you open it, just use a clean spoon to avoid spoilage.

If you wanna keep it longer, freezing in small batches works too. Just thaw overnight in the fridge and stir before using. It keeps the flavors nice without losing texture.

Your Most Asked Questions Answered

• Can I use canned pineapple? Fresh works best 20cause canned is softer and watery, might mess with texture and syrup thickness.
• How spicy will this be? Depends on if you keep the jalapef1o seeds. Removing them makes it milder. Seeds mean more kick.
• Do I gotta watch the cooker? Not really, just seal it up and wait for pressure build. Quick release when done keeps it perfect.
• Can I swap apple cider vinegar? You could try but ite28099ll change the flavor balance; the cider vinegare28099s sweet tang works real good here.
• Is it normal for syrup to get thick? Yes, thate28099s part of the whole cowboy candy vibe, syrupy and sticky is what you want.
• What if I overcook? You might lose some chunkiness, candy gets softer but still tasty. Just keep an eye on simmer time next time.

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Pineapple Cowboy Candy: A Pressure Cooker Treat You Gonna Love

Pineapple Cowboy Candy is a sweet and spicy southern delight made quickly in the pressure cooker with pineapple, jalapeños, ginger, vinegar, and spices. Perfect for toast, cream cheese, or snacking straight from the jar.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Cuisine Mediterranean

Servings 10 people

Calories 35 kcal

Equipment

• 1 Large pot Heavy bottomed

Ingredients

  

Main ingredients

• 1 Fresh pineapple peeled, cored, and chopped
• 3 Jalapeños sliced thin
• 1.5 inch Fresh ginger peeled and sliced
• 2 cups Apple cider vinegar
• 2 cups Water
• 1 cup White granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon Black mustard seeds
• 1 tablespoon Chili flakes
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

 

Instructions

• Peel and core the pineapple, then chop it into small chunks.
• Slice the jalapeños thinly, removing seeds if desired for less heat.
• Peel and thinly slice the ginger.
• In a large pot, combine apple cider vinegar, water, and sugar. Heat over medium and stir until sugar dissolves.
• Add black mustard seeds, chili flakes, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil.
• Add the pineapple chunks, jalapeños, and ginger slices to the pot.
• Lower heat and let it simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from heat once thickened, let cool, and store in sterilized jars in the refrigerator.

Notes

Serve with toast, over cream cheese, or sneak a spoonful from the fridge. Keeps for up to a month chilled.