Escabeche Spicy Pickled Vegetables Recipes

ESCABECHE (MEXICAN PICKLED VEGETABLES)

Steps:

• In a large skillet or dutch oven heat the oil to medium heat. Add the garlic and the carrots and sauté for 2 minutes.
• Add the jalapeños, onions, and mushrooms. Sauté for another 3 minutes.
• Add the herbs and the salt and pepper. Stir well.
• Add the vinegar and the water. Bring the mixture to a boil. Lower to. simmer and cover the escabeche. Allow the vegetables to simmer for 10 minutes.
• Remove the escabeche from the heat and allow it to sit covered for 15 minutes.
• Allow the vegetables to marinate for at least 12 hours before serving.

ESCABECHE RECIPE (MEXICAN PICKLED VEGETABLES)

Steps:

• Cut the vegetables and place them in a pint sized mason jar (or two). Use more or less of any vegetable as desired.
• If using whole seeds, toast them in a small pot over medium heat until fragrant, approximately 2 minutes.
• Add the vinegar, water, sugar, and salt to the pot (and add the ground spices here if using ground instead) and bring to a boil.
• Remove the pot from the heat and pour the vinegar mixture into the jars over the vegetables. Let cool and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.

ESCABECHE (SPICY PICKLED VEGETABLES)

Steps:

• 1. In a large pot add the olive oil. Place over medium-low heat. Add all of the vegetables. Sprinkle with the salt. Stir the mixture for about 10 minutes until the vegetables are softened. Avoid browning the vegetables. The goal is to sweat and soften.
• 2. Add the water, vinegar, sugar and all herbs. Bring to a rapid boil. Place cover on pot and remove from heat. When mix has completely cooled to room temp, spoon into quart jar with tight fitting lid or covered plastic tub. Be sure to include the bay leaf into the jar.
• 3. Refrigerate for at least 3 days before serving (the longer the better). The refrigerated escabeche will last for a few months stored in this manner.
• 4. Note: this is NOT shelf stable as written. It can be canned. Use canning safety standards.