Taquería-Style Pickled Jalapeños & Carrots
Stephen Connell, United States.
These sound wonderful for tacos or burritos. I am currently waiting on some jalapeno peppers to grow.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Condiment
Cuisine Mexican
- 8-10 jalapeno peppers, cut into ¼ inch slices
- 2-3 carrots, peeled, cut into ¼ inch slices
- 1 onion, quartered, cut into thin slices
- 4-6 cloves garlic, lightly chopped
- splash olive oil
- 1½ cups white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon oregano, Mexican type if you have that
- 8-10 black peppercorns, cracked
- 1 bay leaf
Heat a splash of olive oil in a large non stick pan, then add the onion and garlic, saute for a few minutes, then add the peppers, carrots, oregano, peppercorns, and bay leaf. Saute for just a few minutes.
Add the vinegar, water, and sea salt. Bring to boil the reduce to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally or until the peppers turn to an army green color.
Fill each jar with the pepper and carrot mixture, top up the jar with the brine. Cool to room temperature, cover and store in the fridge. Can be used after a few hours but wait for a day or two for the flavor to develop.