Pickled Chipotles Recipes

PICKLED CHIPOTLE ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In a 3 to 4 quart pan over high heat, bring 71/4 cups water, distilled vinegar, wine vinegar, salt, and picling spice to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
• Put water in boiling water canner. It should be 2/3 full if using pint sized jars, 1/2 full for quart jars. Set rack on pan rim, cover pan and, and bring water to a boil over high heat temperature should be 180-185 degrees.
• Nest lids in bands, place in a quart pan, cover with water. Set over high heat and bring wter to 180 degrees (do NOT boil) Remove from heat and cover pan.
• Rinse all vegetables well. Snap off and discard tough ends of asparagus. In an 8-10 quart pan over high heat, bring 4 quarts water to a boil. Ad half the asparagus and cook until tender-crisp to bite, about 2 minutes. With a slotted spoon transfer to a large bowl of ice water. Repeat to cook remaining asparagus and transfer to ice water. Add half the carrots to pan and cook until tender-crisp to bite, about 3 minutes; transfer to ice water. Repeat with remain carrots. Drain vegetables. Trim Asparagus to 6 inch spears reserving ends.
• Place 2 cloves garlic and 1 chile in each jar. Into five jars, equally pack asparagus spears and about 3/4 of carrots vertically without forcing. Pack asparagus trimmings and remaining carrots into remaining jar.
• Fill jars with hot vinegar mix to cover vegetables leaving 1/2 inch head space. Wipe jar rims and outer threads with a clean, damp cloth.
• With tongs lift bands and seals from hot water. Center on Jars and using a hot pad, screw bands on firmly, but don't force.
• Place jars on rack in canner and lower into water. The water should cover jars by at least 1 inch. Cover canner, return water to a boil 180 - 185 degrees and process for 20 minutes.
• Remove from canner with tongs, onto counter with towel, tighten bands. Let jars cool completely at room temperature. Remove bands, Wipe jars and lids with clean damp cloth, label jars, store in a cool, dark place for up to 2 years.
• Once opened chill, will last opened in refrigerater for up to 2 months.
• Yields 5 quarts spears and 1 quart nuggets of asparagus ends.
• HINT: Do Not put fingers or dirty utensils into pickles -- always use clean utensil, and pickles will not mold or cloud.

CHOPPED PICKLES

Steps:

• Place the pickles in a small bowl and sprinkle with the vinegar. Add the dill and toss to combine.

FRIED PICKLES WITH CHIPOTLE RANCH

Steps:

• Make the chipotle ranch: Whisk together the buttermilk, mayonnaise, dressing mix, lemon juice and chipotle chile powder until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Make the pickles: Pour the oil to a depth of 1 1/2 inches in a Dutch oven. Heat to 375 degrees F.
• Drain the pickles and arrange in a single layer on a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Pat dry.
• Stir together the flour, House Seasoning and 1 cup water. Dip the pickles in the batter and let the excess drip off. Fry the pickles, in batches, until browned and crispy, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Serve the pickles with the chipotle ranch.
• Stir together the garlic and onion powders, paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container.

PICKLED CHIPOTLES/CHIPOTLE VINEGAR

Steps:

• Combine the chilies and vinegar in a small pot. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook covered 5 minutes. Set aside to cool. Store in a jar in the refrigerator up to 3 months.

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CHIPOTLE SAUCE & PICKLED RED ONIONS

Steps:

• Place the thinly sliced onion in a bowl with juice 1 lime, half the oregano and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Dry-fry the whole garlic in a non-stick pan until blackened on both sides, about 8 mins, then peel. Heat the grill. Arrange the thickly sliced onion on a baking tray with the tomatoes, cut-side up. Season and grill until blackened, about 8 mins. Tip into a bowl with the garlic, chipotle paste, 1 tsp chilli powder, 1 tbsp sugar and remaining lime juice. Season and whizz in a blender until smooth. Gently heat through in a pan.
• Rub the pork with the remaining chilli powder, oregano, sugar and seasoning. Grill for 5 mins each side until cooked. Serve sliced in warm tortillas with some sauce, the pickled onions and coriander.

CHIPOTLE AND ADOBO PICKLED EGGS

Steps:

• In a large pot, combine the vinegar, water, garlic, onion, salt, sugar, chipotle chiles and adobo sauce. Bring to a boil, and cook until the onion is translucent, about 15 minutes.
• Place the hard-cooked eggs into clean jars. Strain the boiling brine into the jars to cover the eggs. Cover with lids and refrigerate for at least 3 days before serving. Store in the refrigerator for up to 6 weeks.

PICKLED CHIPOTLE CHILE PEPPERS

Steps:

• Combine the chiles and the vinegar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, and reduce to simmer. cook, covered, 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• Store in a jar in the refrigerator up to 6 months.