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Pickled Habanero Peppers Recipe / Receta de Chiles Habaneros en Vinagre

Published August 24, 2011 Last modified August 12, 2018 by Mely Martínez 31 Comments

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Pickled Habanero Peppers Recipe

I have been doing some Pepper Pickling these days taking advantage that this is a great time of the year to get your hands on the best produce. It could be that you grow your own or pick them at the farmers market. Today, I am happy to be able to find so many varieties of peppers, not only from México but also from other countries.

Pickled Habanero Peppers Recipe | Receta de Chiles Habaneros en VinagreIn México, the Pickled Jalapeños are commonly sold at supermarkets in cans and by a large number of brands. They are also called “Chiles Encurtidos”, or “Chiles en Escabeche”.
Pickled Habanero Peppers Recipe | Peppers HabaneroThe recipe for Jalapeño pickles is almost the same as this one, only the cooking time will take few more minutes because the Jalapeños are thicker that Habaneros. You can use this recipe with other peppers like Serranos, Thai or Hungarian peppers and play around with the addition of vegetables. Here I added carrots, cauliflower and green onions. But zucchini, corn, nopales and green beans could be a good addition too. My younger sister adds cubed potatoes to her pickled peppers and then serves them at parties with an antipasto platter.

How to make Habanero Peppers Recipe

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Instructions:

Have all your ingredients ready.

  • First cut a small incision on the side of peppers using a paring knife to avoid having bursting peppers in the middle of the cooking process. (Please check the ingredients list below)
  • Heat the oil in a non-aluminum pot in a low flame.
  • Add the Carrots, peppers, cauliflower, green onions and garlic. If using more vegetables add now.  Cook stirring frequently for about 7 minutes. Habanero’s skins are tender and cook fast.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes.  Remove from heat and cool.
  • Place in glass jars and keep refrigerated. They last for about 2 months. Or if you prefer to use a canning method then they will last for a year or more.

Pickled Habanero Peppers Recipe | Mexican Recipes

PICKLED HABANERO PEPPERS RECIPE

The recipe for Jalapeño pickles is almost the same as this one, only the cooking time will take few more minutes because the Jalapeños are thicker that Habaneros. 
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Course: Salsas
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 7
Author: Mely Martínez - Mexico in my Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 20 habanero peppers about 6 ounces
  • 2 cups of carrots peeled and cut into rounds (about 10 ounces)
  • 10 green onions or 1 1/2 white onion cut in quarters
  • 2 cups of cauliflower florets. about 8 ounces
  • 10 garlic cloves peeled
  • 1/3 cup olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 cup of a mild vinegar
  • 1 cup of water
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon of Mexican oregano
  • 1/3 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/3 teaspoon marjoram
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon of se salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon of crushed black peppercorns
  • 6 Allspice berries crushed

Instructions

  • Have all your ingredients ready.
  • First cut a small incision on the side of peppers using a paring knife to avoid having bursting peppers in the middle of the cooking process.
  • Heat the oil in an non aluminum pot in a low flame.
  • Add the Carrots, peppers, cauliflower, green onions and garlic. If using more vegetables add now. Cook stirring frequently for about 7 minutes. Habanero’s skins are tender and cook fast.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
  • Place in glass jars and keep refrigerated. They last for about 2 months. Or if you prefer to use a canning method then they will last for a year or more.

Notes

The Habanero peppers are one of the hottest peppers, but by preparing them this way their spiciness will mellow after a few days.
Have you made this recipe? Let me know on InstagramTag @mexicoinmykitchen and hashtag me #mexicoinmykitchen!
Recipe in spanish https://www.mexicoenmicocina.com/receta-chiles-habaneros-en-vinagre/

¡Buen provecho!
Sharing this post with Full Plate Thursday and Season with Spice.

Mely,

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  1. Miz Helen

    August 28, 2011 at 10:54 pm

    Hi Mely,
    It is so good to see you today. Your Pickled Peppers look so "Hot" and delicious! My eyes are watering and I can't wait to try this recipe, it looks awesome! Hope you are having a great week end and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come back soon!
    Miz Helen

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  2. Karen

    September 5, 2011 at 3:49 pm

    I just made some pickled carrots the other day. I love the idea of using potatoes in this – what a great idea. And the cauliflower…. why have I not put cauli in mine?? Good recipe, Mely!

    Reply
  3. MyCookingTime

    September 19, 2011 at 2:50 pm

    Mmmmm gracias Mely, me llevo la receta!

    Cuando voy a Tampico, Tamps. ahí aprovecho para traerme la red de habaneros pues es muy barato por allá y los preparo en rebanadas para acompañar los tacos:

    Chiles habaneros en rodajas
    Cebolla fileteada
    Vinagre blanco
    Orégano

    Lo dejo fermentar mínimo 1 día pero entre más… mejor y listo para acompañar unos taquitos de bistek mmm

    Reply
  4. Corey

    June 12, 2012 at 7:21 pm

    These taste delicious chopped up and put in ground beef for habanero burgers and also in pico de gallo in place of the jalapenos or serranos.

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  5. Corey

    June 12, 2012 at 7:21 pm

    These taste delicious chopped up and put in ground beef for habanero burgers and also in pico de gallo in place of the jalapenos or serranos.

    Reply
    • Mely

      June 16, 2012 at 2:14 pm

      You are absolutely right Corey. Have you them in Hot dogs? In Chetumal, Quintana Roo, MX., some street vendors offer the hot dogs with a sauce made out of Habaneros, garlic and oil. It sures take the Hot dog to a new level.

      Keep cooking and thank you for your comment.

      Mely

      Reply
  6. Heidi

    September 20, 2019 at 10:22 am

    5 stars
    I’m going to add radish to mine as well! If I’m going to can them, should I cook them for less time on the stove top?

    Reply
    • mmartinez

      September 23, 2019 at 8:20 am

      Hello Heide,
      You can follow the recipe as indicate and use it for canning too.

      Reply
      • Glenda

        October 3, 2019 at 8:14 am

        So when canning are you using water bath or pressure cooking ? which one and for how long? if pressure method what is the pound pressure?

        Reply
        • mmartinez

          October 3, 2019 at 12:45 pm

          Hello Glenda,
          we only place them in the clean glass jar and close them tightly. No need to make all the canning process. The vinegar will help preserve the peppers.

          Reply
  7. Casey

    September 24, 2019 at 7:50 pm

    I made this recipe tonight. I HOPE the Habaneros did not turn out too mushy as I used a lid when simmering.

    In a few days, I will give another update.

    Shout out to Chile Pepper Institute for the Caribbean Habanero Seeds!!

    Thanks, Casey

    Reply
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