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Pickled Jalapeños (Escabeche Recipe)

4.63 from 16 votes
Pickled jalapeños, or chiles en escabeche, enhance nearly every Mexican dish—from tacos to carne asada. With this recipe, you’ll never go back to the canned ones.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb jalapeños
  • 8 oz carrots
  • 10 oz cauliflower
  • 1 medium white onion
  • 12 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 3 tbsp olive oil

Aromatics

Liquid

Instructions

  • Prep the veggies: *Jalapeños- cut the stem off, cut in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Feel free to wear kitchen gloves when handling the peppers. *Carrots- Peel and cut both ends. Then cut diagonally into thick slices (about 1/2 inch thickness).  *Cauliflower- cut into small bite size pcs, as close in size as possible to the rest of the veggies.
  • Cook the mix: Heat 3 TBSP of oil over medium-low heat. Once hot add the carrots first because they are tougher. Cook for about 5 minutes or until slightly softened. Stir as needed. Add the jalapeños, cauliflower, garlic and stir for another 5 minutes (You can cook them for a longer period of time to achieve your desired doneness.) When al dente, add the onion, aromatics, sugar, salt, liquids and mix well. Simmer for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool down. 
  • When warm, add to the mason jar and allow it to cool completely.
  • Finally: Once cooled, cover tightly and place in the refrigerator. Allow it to pickle for 3 days before serving. Keep in mind, the longer it pickles, the better it tastes. Can keep up to 2-3 months in the fridge, tightly closed.
Course: Sides
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Pickled Jalapeños