Pickled chilies

Recipe Categories : | Pickles | All Pickle/Chutney | Hot & Spicy | Chili | Mexican |

Ingredients :

• 500g large red chilies
• 500g large green chilies
• 6 dried bay leaves
• 1 tbsp fennel seeds
• 1 tbsp black peppercorns
• 2½ cups water
• ¼ cup salt
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 3 cups white vinegar

Preparation and Cooking Instructions

1. Add chilies to a large pan of boiling water ; return water to the boil. Remove from heat ; drain. Rinse chilies under cold water ; drain well. Pack chilies, bay leaves, seeds and peppercorns into hot, sterilized jars.
2. Combine water, salt and sugar in a medium pan. Stir over heat until salt is dissolved ; bring to boil. Remove from heat, stir in vinegar.
3. Pour hot vinegar mixture over chilies to completely cover ; seal while hot.