Pickled Chiles

Serves: 4

Dallas Effertz

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

51

Spice

48

Sweetness

43

Sourness

40

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.6

Difficulty

Ingredients:

910 g

Chile

1

Sugar

2 tbsps

Coriander Seed

1 tsp

Cumin Seed

4 sprigs

Marjoram (fresh)

Directions:

1

Pack the chiles into 2 (1-quart) jars and add enough water to come within 1/2-inch of the rim

2

Pour the water out into a measuring cup

3

Note the volume, pour off half the water, and replace it with sherry vinegar

4

Add 2 tablespoons of sugar and 2 tablespoons of salt for every 3 cups of liquid

5

Pour the vinegar mixture into a nonreactive saucepan and add the bay leaves, coriander seeds, black peppercorns, cumin seeds, marjoram, and garlic

6

Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes

7

Remove from the heat and let cool slightly

8

Pour the hot liquid into the jars to cover the peppers, and screw on the lids

9

Refrigerate for up to 1 month