I am not one to carry a bottle of hot sauce in my bag wherever I go. I do have an uncle that proudly does. Wherever he travels, his Tabasco sauce eagerly jumps out of his bag and splashes its somewhat flavorless heat on whatever food it happens to come across. Yep, fancy restaurants too.
Now I know, Mexicans have the reputation of loving to eat everything with chiles. I admit this to be true. As Fray Bartolomé de las Casas, Spanish priest, defender of indigenous people, and chronicler or early colonia times said in the XVI century chiles, Mexicans do not consider they have eaten. Hmmmm… the same can be said today. With the caveat that it’s not just the heat that we crave.
Most Mexicans are picky chile eaters. Since we have so many varieties, and such varied and distinct ways to use and prepare them, we can exquisitely discriminate how and what we pair them with. We love their different flavors, textures, fragrances and personalities. It is like considering different kinds of fruits. So my uncle is more an exception than the rule.
All this to say, without any excuse, that although I am not a hot sauce bottle kind of woman, I am a pickled Jalapeño kind of gal.
But I do have my limits… just like reasonable limits most pickled pickles kinds of people have. They may eat a pickle with different kinds of sandwiches; how about a schnitzel with mashed potatoes; it sounds good with a thick and juicy veal sausage with sauerkraut; and of course a fresh bagel with lox… But it would be surprising to see pickled pickles kinds of people eat them with a bowl of Spaghetti Marinara.
(Photo of Jalapeños, carrots and onions macerating in kosher salt in pickling process)
I don’t want to judge, people should eat whatever they want along whatever pickle or salsa they want. But it does make sense to have some guidelines to help us define and enjoy the world we live in. So no pickles with ice cream for me, and no, my pregnancies were not an excuse for that either.
Yet, it was really funny to see the surprise on my friends faces when we walked into a Pizzeria in Cape May about a month ago, after I asked the Pizza man if he had pickled jalapeños as a side or as a topping. His face was not only as surprised as my friends’ were, but it also gave me the quick and definite answer, NO! (which really felt like an are you crazy woman?).
So there you go, if I were to move to a part of the world where there are no pickled jalapeños, or fresh jalapeños to pickle, I would bring my own (along with a can of chipotles chiles in adobo sauce and a jar of homemade salsa verde).
When Mimi and David, a couple of our surprised friends, invited us to their house for a homemade Pizza party this coming Saturday I asked “what can I bring, please?”. But then, I couldn’t help but say “instead of the salad, can I bring some homemade pickled jalapeños?”. Ok, that wasn’t very polite of me.
(Already pickled Jalapeños in their glass jars, ready to go to our friends’ house)
Let me please explain. Pickled jalapeños may not work with everything, but they do work on an incredible number of things: sandwiches, tortas, quesadillas, as a side to scrambled eggs, enfrijoladas, grilled meats, rice. I could go on. Oh! My Colombian friend Tamara, just as plenty of Mexicans do, nibbles on them right out of the jar.
The important thing here is that they are spectacular over Pizza. So much that Pizzerias in Mexico typically offer them as an optional topping.
As promised in my last post, here’s my favorite way to pickle your own Jalapeños. They tend to be pickled with other vegetables like onions, garlic and carrots, which is what I typically do. There are other versions that add other ingredients like previously boiled baby potatoes, green beans, cauliflower and cactus paddles. Wonderful as well! Feel free to play with the ingredients that wink an eye to you.
One of the wonderful things about pickling, is that aside from not being complicated, it brings out certain characteristics of the ingredients you are working with in an unusual way and it also prolongs their life in that stage.
This recipe makes a big batch, because they are likely to go fast, and also because since it takes a bit of time to make them, I like to make a bigger amount. They will last ages in the refrigerator if they don’t go as fast as I predict. And next time you eat Pizza, give it a try! If you don’t want to make them, there are many brands in most supermarkets that sell them already canned and delicious.
NOTE: I don’t typically recommend the use of gloves for cooking, but since this recipe involves cleaning quite a few chiles, you may want to use gloves. If you don’t and your hands burn a little, wash them with warm water and soap, or rub them with a spoonful of oil, or soak them in a bit of milk, sour or heavy cream or ice cream. Any of those methods should take care of it, as they help dilute capsaicin, the somewhat oily substance which contains the heat in chiles.
Pickled Jalapeños (with Carrots and Onions too!)
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Ingredients
- 3 pounds jalapeño chiles rinsed, sliced and seeded
- 3 pounds carrots peeled and diagonally sliced
- 1 pound white pearl onions or large scallions white and light green parts only
- 4 tablespoons kosher or sea salt
- 15 to 20 cloves garlic
- 1 cup safflower or corn oil
- 2 cups white distilled vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 6 whole cloves
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 2 cups unseasoned rice vinegar
To Prepare
- Rinse the jalapeños, remove the stems, slice in half and scoop out the seeds (since they are quite a few chiles to clean you may want to use gloves). Place them in a large mixing bowl. Rinse the carrots, remove their tops, peel and diagonally slice into about 1/4" thick. Place in the large mixing bowl along with the Jalapeños. Peel the pearl onions of the outer dry skin and add into same bowl. Sprinkle all these vegetables with the salt, toss around and let them sit for about an hour.
- Place the white distilled vinegar in the blender along with the water, peppercorns, cumin seed, whole cloves, bay leaves, thyme, oregano and brown sugar. Puree until smooth.
- In a large, deep and thick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat until hot, but not smoking, for about 2 minutes. Carefully add the salted vegetables, reserving their juices, and fry for about 6 to 8 minutes, stirring here and there, until they begin to soften. Add the garlic cloves, and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Carefully add the vegetable reserved juices, along with the white distilled vinegar mix and the rice vinegar. Let it all cook for about 5 more minutes. Turn off the heat and let it cool.
- Place in a container with a lid and store in the refrigerator. I like to use glass jars. For some reason they seem to taste even better. Let the vegetables pickle for at least a day before eating. They will keep for months, if you don't finish them before...
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120comments inPickled Jalapeño Kind of Gal
Marisa
Jun 25
This recipe is delicious other than the preparation of the jalapenos. I realized as I was nearly through them all that I don’t want them cut in half, I’d prefer rings or whole. Luckily I was able to save some whole ones, but the cut in half prep isn’t my favorite. Otherwise, taste is great! I’ll just have to watch my chopping next time!!
Pati Jinich
Jul 04
Yeah, whole, halved, rings, nacho style, all of them super yum!
Jenny Villalta
Feb 17
Pati, how do make this if I want it spicy? Do I like the seeds in from the beginning when they soak for an hour, or throw them in the pan once cooking starts?
Pati Jinich
Feb 18
Yes Jenny, leave the seeds in from the beginning and enjoy the spiciness!
Teresa
Mar 06
Patti,
I am eager to try this recipe. Can you please tell me about how much this makes? or what size jars I should expect to use? I love your show and recipes. Thank you so much.
Pati Jinich
Mar 07
Hi Teresa, you are going to love this Jalapenos! The recipe yields about 15 cups and the number of jars will depended on what size you use 😉
Kathy
Feb 10
Pati, I love the pickled carrots at the taco shops here in San Antonio TX and when I lived in Southern California. I think this is probably the same way that they are made. My only question is do you use Mexican Oregano? I appreciate it if you will let me know. Thank you!
Kathy
Pati Jinich
Feb 15
Mexican oregano works pretty well in this recipe Kathy 😉
Denice
Sep 20
Great recipe. My Mexican partner thought it was very authentic. I’d like to can it, so I don’t have to keep the jars in the fridge. There is certainly no conventional recipe out there. Thanks. Denice
Pati Jinich
Sep 24
Thanks to you Denice, so glad you guys enjoyed these Chiles, one of my favorite recipes ever 😉
Sherre Valadez
Aug 24
Hi there! Making this recipe and it states to blend bay leaves but it does not show bay leaves in the ingredients. How many should I use? Thanks!
Pati Jinich
Aug 26
Hi Sherre, is 2 bay leaves, thanks for catching that, we’ll fix the recipe now!
Cheli Sigala
Jul 02
I made the recipe & it came out great. However, it doesn’t have enough liquid. What can I do?
Pati Jinich
Jul 04
How about adding an extra half a cup of the liquids (oil and two vinegars)? Good luck Cheli 😉
Teresa Goethe
Dec 30
Can radishes be pickled with this mix?
Pati Jinich
Dec 30
Go for it, Teresa.
Jose Salazar
Jan 03
Hola Pati,
Your show inspired me to visit Vallalodid last year and I’m going to Oaxaca this year. Yayy!
Question about this recipe? Can I leave the seeds in for more heat? Assuming yes.
Jose
Pati
Jan 03
Oh that’s awesome that you were inspired to go to Mexico! I hope you love Oaxaca! And yes go for it if you like spice 🙂
kathy h.
Aug 10
can you use fresh bay leaves instead of dried?
Pati
Aug 11
Sure!
Armando Q.
Jul 07
Pati, I must admit I just came across your show on Amazon. Let me just say I have been missing all these wonderful recipes. I came across your recipe while searching for an Escabeche recipe. I visit the Yucatan quite frequently and always make a trip or two to Don Cafeto in Tulum for their wonderful Escabeche. I have pleaded with staff and owner for the recipe. Alas, my pleas go unanswered. So, I just end up purchasing a container of this delicacy to nibble on while on the bus ride back to Playa Del Carmen. Thank you so much for sharing your fantastic recipes with us all. Saludos, besos y abrazos desde California!
Pati
Jul 07
Oh thank you so much Armando…I’m so happy you found the show and the recipes!
Anonymous
Aug 23
At the bottom of the list of ingredients it says 6 whole cloves … Is that six more garlic cloves because up top it says 15 cloves of garlic? Thanks for any help
Pati Jinich
Sep 28
These 6 are cloves as in the spice not garlic cloves 🙂
Pati Jinich » Jalapeño Chile
Dec 27
[…] Pickled Jalapeños are used as a delicious and lively garnish in tortas, sandwiches and quesadillas, to name a few dishes. They are also placed in bowls in table centers in restaurants and homes to nibble with bread or tortillas… or simply to accompany almost anything except dessert. […]
Aubrey Reichenau
Aug 08
How many bay leaves are you supposed to use?
Pati
Aug 10
15!
Monica P
May 05
This is my go-to recipe for pickled jalapeños! Several friends expect a jar every time I make them!
I notice though that the ingredient list now doesn’t include the number of bay leaves. I recall it’s quite a few and I’m all set – but newcomers will need to know. Not sure if that’s due to the new site. Gracias!
Pati
May 09
Thank you, Monica!!
Mara
Nov 20
Pati:
I harvested the last of my Jalapeno peppers and went online in search of a pepper, carrot and onion recipe and came across your site and I am soooooo glad I did. The recipe is awesome. I can’t wait to try other recipes of yours. I think a testament to authenticity of your recipes is that comments are in both Spanish and English. You are definitely bookmarked.
Thanks.
Mara
Pati
Nov 23
I am thrilled you like the recipe, Mara!!
christian dominguez
Jan 28
Paty.Disculpa una receta que isiste de ‘dulce de leche cheese cake’ vi que lo preparo con su nino y he tratado de buscar LA receta Pero no LA encuentro porfavor ayudame me gusto mucho y quisiera prepararlo para mis ninos. Much as gracias y bendiciones LA quiero much y no me pier do su programa los sabados…
Pati
Jan 28
Hola Christian, Dulce de Leche Cheesecake: http://patijinich.com/pati_2020/2013/12/dulce-de-leche-cheesecake/
Guy
Jan 20
Hi Pati!
I just found your show and now your website. I love to cook Mexican food. So very excited to try some of your recipes. I also love pickled jalapeños. When I buy the canned version, I prefer the whole ones. I eat them with all kinds of food and cook with them often. Have you ever tried this recipe with whole jalapeños? Is there any reason at you would not?
Pati
Jan 22
Hola Guy, I haven’t tried it with whole, but I say go for it! Though they will be more spicy since the seeds are left in.
Mayra
Oct 02
I’m thinking about pickling Nopales…I’m wondering if this recipe can also work for that? Have you pickled nopales before? any tips?
Pati
Oct 08
Hi Mayra, Yes, you can try this recipe to pickle nopales. The only thing I recommend you do differently is to salt the nopales separately from any other vegetables you may use and discard their juices, since they may be gelatinous. If you try it, let me know how it turns out!
Caroline
Jul 30
One more question 🙂 I made these today and I think they are going to taste great, but I’m wondering if it’s okay and normal for the liquid to not cover all of the veggies in each jar. I put the mixture in 4 quart size canning jars and one pint size, and tried to distribute the liquid evenly among them, but none of them are more than 2/3 full of liquid. Maybe that is only important if you are following a formal canning process? I did a lot of the steps of canning–like sanitizing the jars, soaking the lids, etc., but in part because the liquid is too low I know these will be strictly fridge storage and that’s fine. Just wondering if it’s normal for the bring not to cover all those tasty jalepenos and carrots. Thanks again for the recipe!
Caroline
Jul 29
Hi Pati,
I have been waiting a few days until I finally have enough jalepenos to at least do a half batch of your recipe, using some from my own plant and some I bought at the farmers’ market. I still have a couple things left to get together but I’m wondering if it’s really bad (ie dangerous) to use these jalepenos that are ever so slightly shriveled, as a few of them have been in my fridge for a week. They are just a little less than perfectly fresh and I wonder if I dare pickle them. Thoughts??
Thanks! I just came upon your blog looking for a way to pickle jalepenos and I know I will use it for many other recipes as well!
-Caroline
Pati
Jul 29
Go ahead and pickle them! You can always make half the recipe, it works beautifully too 🙂
Samantha
Nov 11
I just made these pickles (with fresh bay leaves – as it happens – works well!) from your book. They are absolutely awesome!
Pati
Nov 11
Great to hear, Samantha!
Liz
Sep 12
Do you use fresh or dry bay leaves for this recipe?
Pati
Sep 12
Hola Liz,
Dried Bay leaves. Enjoy!
Joanna
Sep 11
Hi Pati! Can I tell you how happy I am I found your recipe??? I found myself with way too many jalapeños and decided to pickle them since I can never get enough of pickled anything. I just made my first batch last night and they taste soooo good, very flavorful. And soooo spicy! The other recipes I found online seemed so bland, I appreciate your recipe and this website!!
Pati
Sep 12
Delighted to hear, Joanna!
Josee S.
Jun 12
Ahora si me queda claro. muchisimas gracias Pati, tu blog esta muy interesante. Aqui en el pueblito en el que vivo si se consiguen “Jalapenios” que en verdad son chiles Cuaresmenios. Asi que hare la receta y ya te contare como quedaron. Un caluroso agradecimiento.
Josee
Pati
Jun 13
Que rico!
Josee S.
Jun 10
Paty acabo de leer tu receta y en ella mencionas el vinagre blanco, pero despues mencionas vinagre de arroz… Cuanto vinagre de arroz? no lo enlistas en la receta. Me confundi un poco, me ayudas?
Mil gracias.
Josee S. de Hillsburgh, Ontario, Canada.
Pati
Jun 10
Josee, puedes hacer mitad de arroz y mitad de vinagre blanco o puro vinagre blanco… Con gusto!
Jenny
Jun 07
Your recipe for pickle jalapenos & vegetables is the bomb! My family and friends can’t get enough. I have made this recipe several times & also added broccoli & celery as well as cauliflower. Please continue with your awesome recipes. I thoroughly enjoy receiving your updates and new recipes.
Pati
Jun 07
Thank you so much, Jenny!
Ana
Apr 12
Saludos! Una preguntita Pati, en la receta, muestra que se use el vinagre de arroz y vinagre blanco. Le cambia mucho el sabor si le sustituyo el vinagre de arroz por vinagre blanco? Sabria mas fuerte?
Pati
Apr 13
Ana, no te preocupes, te va a quedar igualmente delicioso! Con el purito vinagre blanco sabe un poquito mas intenso, pero no gran diferencia. Riquísimo igual.
Jeri
Apr 12
Can these be “canned” so that they dont have to be stored in the refrigerator? If so how would I go about that? I was given alot of carrots and jalepenos and my hubby loves them pickled so I want to try but not dont have alot of frig space.
Pati
Apr 12
Hola Jeri, Of course, you can can them! Just follow the formal canning process, or the instructions on your canner (if you have one).
Anonymous
Apr 08
Hello! After seeing your recipe I’m really jazzed about trying it, however I’m trying to gauge how hot (or not) it will be. Most recently I’ve been buying “La Morena” brand, which appears to just used sliced jalapenos without cleaning/seeding. If I followed this same procedure, would your recipe be roughly as hot? Any tips, hints, admonitions, guidance, wisdom? Thank you very much for all your delicious recipes!
Pati
Apr 09
My recipe wouldn’t be as hot, because I seed the chiles. They get a bit tamed with all that treatment. Let me know what you think!
Patti
Mar 13
In Texas we eat jalapeños with or on our pizza also. Your recipe sounds like just what I was looking for. Can’t wait to try it even though I will have to buy the peppers since it is the wrong season to have any in the garden.
Pati
Mar 14
Yes, you will have to try making your own pickled jalapenos for your pizza. And then try again when you have them in your garden! 🙂
irene O'Dell
Feb 07
Hi Pati,
I really enjoy your program. In downloading a couple of your recipes I found your Pickled Jalapeno recipe.I had been looking for a recipe such as this to can. I would like to can a few jars and wonder what changes I would have to make if any. Can I make the recipe according to your instructions or do a cold pack and then process the finished product in the canner. And if so how long would I process the jars. Thanks Pati
Pati
Feb 10
You can do it in the way I describe and keep in the refrigerator, or you can process the jars according to your canner instructions. You don´t need to alter the recipe, just the finished step. Hope you enjoy Irene!
Thom
Feb 04
When I pickle jalapenos I use 1 part vinegar, 1 part sugar and 1 part water and just a pinch of salt (some pickling seasonings if you like)which creates a sweet/hot taste and lots of flavor.I find other pickles too salty.
Pati
Feb 04
Hi Thom, Thank you for sharing your method!! The sweet/hot tastes sounds delicious! I will have to try.
Rob
Jan 30
I assume that this recipe can be halved pretty easily?
Pati
Jan 30
Of course!! Just halve the amounts of all the ingredients. 🙂
nellie
Jan 26
I’d like to pickle cauliflower florets using your jalapeno recipe.
how would I prep the cauliflower?
hope you can help
I really enjoy your show and look forward to each weekly episode!
Pati
Jan 27
That is a great idea! I’d only quickly cook the cauliflower florets in boiling water for 3 to 4 minutes, and then add to recipe at same time as other vegetables. If you find you are missing pickling liquid, just add water to cover.
Mark Elazier
Jan 23
I love your show! learning to speak Spanish anyway thank you for the pickling for carrots and such.
Pati
Jan 23
Mark, Thank you so much!! Glad you are enjoying the show, and good luck with the Spanish!
Michele
Jan 23
Just finished making these wonderful pickled jalapeños. The flavor is complex and texture awesome. I changed just one thing. I have bay leaves that are very intensely flavored so I only put in 6. Also I purchased 3 glass quart jars with rubber rings and metal clamps at a local “discount” store for $12.00. This recipe followed closely perfectly fits in 3 quart jars. YUM
Pati
Jan 23
Hola Michele, I’m so happy you tried the jalapeños!…And it sounds like everything turned out perfectly down to the final product fitting your new jars. 😉
richard
Apr 08
@michelle Jan 23 – You can order mason jars from Ace hardware on the web and they will deliver them to the hardware store you designate. I got a case of 12 quart jars for about 12 bucks I think. It’s the kind with the dome lid and screw-ring that goes over the dome. Fine for processing in hot water bath. I would worry about those rubber gaskets after being exposed to corrosive chile and vinegar mix.
Pati, love your recipes. Best tool I ever found for cleaning chiles is a grapefruit spoon, try it!
Pati
Apr 09
Great idea about the grapefruit spoon!! Never thought of that one!
Marie
Jan 22
Hi, Patti! We keep a jar in the fridge all the time and we too put it on pizza, salads, burritos, a lot of foods. We like it super hot so we use scotch bonnets and jalapenos too. Thank you for all the yummy recipes!
Pati
Jan 23
Hola Marie, Thank you for writing to me!! I like the idea of adding scotch bonnets, too. Do I dare?
IG
Jan 19
crazy about escabeche here 🙂 irresistible on pizza and so much more! a personal favourite is to eat them with each bite of fried chicken. thank you for the recipe; i look forward to trying your version. adore all that you share with us, pati! cheers ~
Pati
Jan 24
Thank you, IG!! I will have to try with fried chicken sometime. 🙂
June
Jan 18
can we use ground comino? And if so… how much… when I make salsa I usually use ground comino… thanks!
Pati
Jan 22
Yes you can! I’d use half a teaspoon.. Enjoy!
Tanya
Oct 20
Hi,
Thanks for the recipe! I’ve been trying a few different pickling recipes to compare. This looks delicious! Do you know if this is safe to can?
Thanks:)
Tanya
Sara Coles
Oct 17
Hola Pati!
I recently watched your show about your father’s ham and cheese tortas and got so inspired I decided to make your pickled jalapenos. I used the last of my husband’s garden jalapenos and shallots. I haven’t tasted it yet since it is still cooling, but I am very excited and can’t wait make a delicious torta like yours with ham, cheese, avocado, tomato, refried beans, crema and pickled jalapenos!
Muchissimas gracias!
Sara
PS–are you familiar with cowhorn peppers? They are VERY spicy and my husband had a bumper crop of them. I dried some of them but still have a ton left. xxx
Bill H.
Sep 01
I can’t wait to try this recipe. I have some beautiful Habaneros and super chilis growing in my yard and was thinking of adding some of them to this recipe. What do you think?
Pati Jinich
Sep 03
Go ahead, but it will be a GAZILLION times more spicy!!! And I wouldn’t do it all with only habaneros… but you may be braver than me…
Sra. Villa
Aug 20
Hi I’m going to try this recipe tomorrow but I’m wanting to store them for longer times than just in fridge..I’m wondering if you think I can pressure cook our water bath thesefor storage? We enjoy picked jalapeños on everything! My husband likes la costeña jalapeños best shop I’m thinking this recipes fits the bill…can you email me please!
Pati Jinich
Aug 28
Yes Sra Villa: you can do same process as formal canning for them to last longer for sure. I like home-made the best 🙂
J. Hahn
Mar 28
good story about the hot sauce, i get my wife to carry my bottle of shiracha for me. grew up on Tabasco. thanks for the recipe. and yes i think i can talk my wife into carrying a bottle of pickled peppers for me too.
Claretha Halmick
Jul 26
You have a lot helpful ideas! Perhaps I should think of trying to do this myself.
Pati Jinich
Jul 27
Claretha I’m completely confident that you can tackle any dish you’d like! Please always remember I’m here to answer any questions or concerns you might have 🙂
Jay
Jun 14
Is this the way the pickled jalapenos and carrots are made in the Mexican restaurants in San Diego? It’s been 10+ years since I’ve been in California and I miss this treat so much.
Pati Jinich
Jun 17
Hi Jay,
I’m not sure how the pickled jalapenos are made in those restaurants, this is the recipe I was taught by my family, growing up. I hope you try it out the recipe and let me know if they are similar!
Drew
Jan 15
I live in Italy and can’t find cumin seeds, can I use ground cumin or is there another alternative
Pati Jinich
Jan 15
Hi Drew,
Yes! You can use ground cumin instead, they will be just as good.
Perla S
Oct 13
Wow, Pati! I love, love, love this recipe for pickled jalapenos. YUM! I am pretty sure everyone in my family will be getting a jar of these for Christmas. Cant wait to try the picked onions!
Pati Jinich
Oct 13
Oh! They do make for perfect holiday gifts!
Jen P
Oct 07
Just made a batch from this year’s peppers. My mouth is already watering thinking about eating them on pizza! We couldn’t get enough of them last year! Thank you!
Joshua L
Jul 08
Ok, Great! I am looking for a shelf stable recipe as i don’t have a ton of room for storage in my fridge and I do have a ton of Jalapenos this year. I am going to try this recipe tonight though because it looks amazing!!!
Thanks!
Joshua L
Jul 07
will these peños be shelf stable? Or are they fridge only?
Pati Jinich
Jul 07
Hi Joshua,
I always go with fridge!
Sara D.
Jun 30
Hi Pati,
Just wanted to share that I recently made these pickles (they came out great — just like at the taqueria!) and a day or so later I had some leftover pizza in the fridge, so I ate it with the pickles like you suggested and it was amazing!! Thanks for the tip!
Martha Hendricks
Feb 19
Pati,
Can I use this recipe to make “nopales en escabeche”? I am fairly new to your blog and I love it. My mom is from Mexico but unfortunately she does not cook alot of the traditional foods so I try to learn from others. Do you know how hard it is to find a website that is more authentic than not? It is very hard to find them in English. I can read Spanish but I sometimes struggle with not always being familiar with the ingredients or measurements.
Pati Jinich
Feb 19
Hi Martha,
So glad you like the webiste! Yes you can make this same recipe to make the pickled cactus paddles or nopales, you just have to cook the nopales first. So clean them (get rid of the thorns), rinse them, cut in slices or big dice, and then either boil or steam them for about 15 minutes, rinse and then to the saute and pickle part. Some people instead of boiling or steaming them, grill them. Its your choice. You want to get rid of the viscous liquid that they let out as they cook. They will be delicious anyway. Let me know if you need a bit more direction…
Laura
Nov 18
Gosh – you are right, these are the best. It’s like eating candy.
Thank you for sharing with everyone.
graciela schrafft
Oct 29
Hola Patti, my mouth is already watering just reading the recipes. last night i cut up the vegies and now i’m ready to begin. is it possible to process them while hot so that they’ll be preserved long enough for me to safely give them as regalos de navidad? You know, with sterile jars that create a vacuum and won’t produce botulism?
Pati Jinich
Oct 29
Yes! Absolutely. You can also let them cool, cover tightly, making sure that liquid covers the vegetables, and refrigerate. They will keep in the refrigerator for ages. It sounds like a wonderful, useful Christmas present with such a nice kick!
Manuel (Café Fenix)
Oct 22
Delicioso! Feel like making a lot of it
Julia Urman
Oct 03
This recipe is amazing – thank you so much for sharing it! To other people considering this recipe – wear gloves, as the recipe suggests!
Pati Jinich
Oct 03
Dear Julia, So happy you liked those chiles! There is nothing I like more than when recipes are tried out and liked… It is my pleasure to share… I will keep on posting more.
Paul Corsa
Sep 11
Are hard boiled eggs ever pickled with Jalapeno Peppers? Do you have a recipe? Thanks
Pati Jinich
Sep 11
Paul, that is one thing I have not heard of so far! As far as pickling goes (escabeche) the most well known ingredients used for this are chiles, mostly Jalapenos and Serranos, with all sorts of vegetables, which you can just add to the recipe posted here: cauliflower, potatoes, nopales, green beans, even corn! Getting away from the vegetables, there are also “manitas de cerdo en escabeche”, or pigs feet, which are quite popular served on tostadas. There are also dishes of chicken or some kinds of seafood in escabeche…
Maria Lasa-Sloan
Aug 19
Hola Patty,
Necisito tu ayuda… Tenemos en nuestro jardin una mata de pimientos rojos super calientes. Pensaba usar tu receta de “pickled jalapenos” pero queria consultarte primero. Que crees, funcionaria con otros pimientos?
Maria
Pati Jinich
Aug 19
Hola MarÃa,
Sabes cómo se llaman los chiles que tienes y mas o menos de que tamaño son?? Puedes mandarme un email..
Rodney
Aug 01
In your recipe for pickled jalapenos you mentioned adding the garlic cloves twice.I was wondering if I was just supposed to blend them,saute them,or both.Please email me back.
Pati Jinich
Aug 01
Rodney, hi! For this recipe, saute the garlic cloves, and what goes in the blender are the whole cloves but not of garlic, the spice. Thanks for noticing! I corrected the recipe. Do let me know how they turned out! You can always leave comments here or send me an email…
sharon
Jun 22
Pat: que delicia, voy acorrer a hacerlos, te falto poner que con un plato de frijoles y tortillas no hay nada mas delicioso.
Te felicito tanto, cada vez que veo tus recetas quiero meterme a la cocina y con tu manera de introducir el platillo mas se antoja, te quiero. Sharon.
Pati Jinich
Jun 22
Yes, yes, yes! My sister is right!
Sharon, Pickled Jalapeños with beans and tortillas have no match… Shar, I looooove you too….
karen
Jun 20
Pat : you rock ! what amazing recipes,they all bring me back to my childhood and just to think of those memories I want to back in the kitchen, on and on again !
karen
Pati Jinich
Jun 21
Dear Karen, I think one of the next posts will be about a super tasty Chicken Tinga I made for a kids workshop yesterday. It flew!!! I changed the way I typically make it, it was easier and tastier… All best, Pati
Viviana Ades
Jun 19
Querida Pati
Tu Mama me acaba de mandar tu site … no sabia que ademas de Mama ….tus estudios …. te dedicas a esto … tan diferente ..!!!!
Creo que el exito culinario todas se lo deben a Susy .. ayer nos invito a su casa y su comida fue espectacular ..
Besos Viviana
Pati Jinich
Jun 21
Querida Viviana: Gracias por entrar al site, que gusto. Es verdad, nadie conozco que cocine o que disfrute la comida tanto (junto con mi papá) como mi mamá!!! Besos, muchos, Pati