The dancin’ in the valley, the moons the mirror ball
Blew open my mind now it’s an empty room
Swingin’ in the hammock, dogs are walkin’ cross the roof
I watch you braid your hair, you’re from another time
When the earth wasn’t so angry, and god was on our side
“Temazcal” by Monsters of Folk
They go well with nachos, tacos, hot dogs, and countless other bar cuisine. If pickling stuff intimidates you, this would be a good place to start, you can literally complete pickling jalapenos using this recipe in under fifteen minutes.
Ingredients:
1 cup white vinegar
1 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
10 jalapenos, cut into 1/4 inch rings
1 small carrot, cut into 1/4 inch discs
2 garlic cloves, lightly crushed
2 bay leaves
Directions:
1. Place jalapenos, carrots, garlic, and bay leaves in a 1 pint canning jar
2. In a small pot, bring salt, vinegar, and water to a boil
3. Fill the jar to the brim with the warm liquid
4. Allow to cool before placing the lid on the jar
5. Keep in the refrigerator for at least a week before eating
12 Comments
October 14, 2009 at 9:31 pm
I’d prolly throw a few peppercorns and cumin seeds into the mix. Cutting the carrots diagonally also seems to work better. Just a few observations from my summer o’ picklin’.
October 15, 2009 at 5:53 pm
Joel: Thanks for the tips, I’ll try them out next time.
October 14, 2009 at 9:43 pm
I see you’re putting that book to good use…
October 15, 2009 at 5:53 pm
Arjun: he he, I started reading it again and I’m almost done….
October 15, 2009 at 5:34 am
I’m definitely having a go at these while there are still Jalapenos at the market.
Then, this winter I’m going to make nacho cheese and pretend I’m at a high school football game.
October 15, 2009 at 5:55 pm
Moolay: nachos sounds like a wonderful idea.
October 15, 2009 at 7:49 am
I like the simple recipe! I’ve got a bunch of jalapenos sitting on the plant in the yard that need attention… this could be an easy way to use them all.
October 15, 2009 at 5:55 pm
Foodhoe: it’s a wonderful way to take care of some leftover jalapenos.
October 16, 2009 at 11:00 am
Nice…and I loved that book. Hope you are enjoying it.
October 18, 2009 at 7:08 pm
Hungry Dog: I am enjoying it, it is taking me forever to get through though.
October 19, 2009 at 7:18 am
We were at the badger game Saturday, a friend was telling me she pickled green tomato’s for bloody mary’s.
She didn’t bring any along, but it sure sounds good. This could make a good Christmas gift.
October 19, 2009 at 4:18 pm
Jackie: ooooo pickled green tomatoes… I’ll have to try that next summer.