Jalapeño recipes are varied. It is used as an independent snack, seasoning in salads and sauces. Any dish with hot pepper becomes spicy and spicy.
Beneficial features
Spicy jalapeno is widely used in Mexican dishes. It is considered one of the hottest varieties. Unripe green fruits are often used for preservation.. Their pungency index is higher than that of red pods.
Jalapeño is rich in beneficial substances. It contains large quantities of vitamins A, B, C, K, iron, calcium, phosphorus.Pepper is the leader in the volume of linoleic acid, carotene and carotidine.
Regular consumption of pepper, fresh or canned, allows you to:
- improve metabolism;
- increase the production of endorphins;
- improve sleep;
- increase appetite;
- strengthen the walls of blood vessels;
- lower blood pressure;
- improve skin condition.
The taste of dishes using canned jalapenos becomes more piquant. It goes well with meat, fish products, and vegetables. Stuffed pods in batter come out original.
Classic marinade recipe
The classic marinade allows you to convey the natural taste of hot peppers. It doesn't add any spice or strong sourness to it. Wine vinegar is used as a preservative. This method of preservation is perfect for the winter.
Ingredients:
- jalapeno 15 pods;
- sugar 4 tablespoons;
- salt 2 tablespoons;
- white wine vinegar 240 ml;
- water 240 ml;
- garlic 2 cloves;
Preservation according to this recipe is distinguished by its aesthetic beauty. The pepper comes out in even circles, which are convenient to use for decorating dishes and adding to hamburgers.
- The pods are washed under water. The stalks are cut off. The pepper itself is cut into rings.
- Place peeled garlic cloves into the pan. Add water, acetic acid, salt, granulated sugar. The marinade is brought to a boil and kept on fire until the salt crystals dissolve.
- Add pepper rings to the brine. Vegetables are completely immersed in the marinade, pressing down slightly on top. After boiling, remove the pan from the heat and leave for 15 minutes.
- After a quarter of an hour, the vegetables are placed in pre-prepared jars. Pour marinade on top.
- Cover the pickled jalapeno peppers and leave to cool at room temperature. The finished dish is stored in the refrigerator.
Sweet and spicy marinade recipe
Sweet-spicy jalapenos have a juicier and more original taste. They are suitable for those who like less spicy foods. Sweet jalapeño recipes are suitable for use in Mexican dishes or sauces.
Ingredients:
- pepper 5 pods;
- apple cider vinegar 0.5 cups;
- water 0.5 cups;
- black pepper 5-8 peas;
- coriander 0.5 teaspoon;
- bay leaf 1 leaf;
- garlic 1 clove;
- salt 0.5 teaspoon;
- liquid honey 1 teaspoon.
Whole pods are used to prepare the recipe. First, several longitudinal cuts are made in the peppers.
- The pepper is washed under water. Finely chop the garlic. All ingredients are mixed in one container and put on fire. After boiling, the vegetables are boiled for 5 minutes.
- A 0.5 liter jar is sterilized in advance. Hot pods are placed in it. Brine is poured on top. There should be a space of 1-1.5 centimeters between the edge of the throat and the marinade.
- The jar is tightly closed with a lid and placed in a water bath. Water should cover the container with pickled jalapeno peppers at least 5 centimeters from the bottom. The preservation is kept in a water bath for 10 minutes.
- Peppers must be preserved for 5 days. After this, the workpieces are put into the refrigerator. Once opened, a jar of jalapenos will keep for no more than 2 weeks.
Mexican recipe
Jalapeño is a great addition to burgers, hot sandwiches, salads, sauces, and nachos. Recipes for its preparation differ in composition. If you need to prepare a traditional Mexican dish, then the marinade is made with the addition of oregano and garlic.
Ingredients:
- 10 large jalapenos;
- water 180 ml;
- white vinegar 150 ml;
- salt 30 g;
- sugar 25 g;
- garlic 1 clove;
- oregano 0.5 teaspoon.
These products are used to prepare two 240 ml cans.
- The pods are washed. The stalks are removed. Vegetables are cut into rings. In the case of whole preservation, longitudinal cuts are made in each jalapeño, which prevents the pod from breaking.
- For the marinade, bring cold water to a boil. Salt, sugar, acetic acid, and oregano are added to it. The marinade is left to boil again.
- Pepper and garlic are placed in prepared containers. Pour the prepared brine over the vegetables and leave for 10 minutes. Then the workpieces are put into the refrigerator.
- Marinate the dish for 5 days. For storage in winter, the marinade is rolled up with metal lids and stored in the basement for storage.