Preserved Green Chilies

Ingredients

What you’ll need

• 1 lb fresh green serrano chilies (sliced)
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 bay leaves
• 1.5 cups white vinegar
• 3 cups water
• 3 tbsp coarse salt

Method

How it comes together

1. 1

   Pack sliced green chilies, garlic cloves, and bay leaves tightly into sterilized jars.

2. 2

   Bring water, white vinegar, and coarse salt to a boil until salt is fully dissolved. Cool completely.

3. 3

   Pour cooled brine over chilies until fully submerged. Seal jars tightly.

4. 4

   Store in a cool dark cupboard for 2 weeks to ferment. The chilies will turn pale yellow-green and taste wonderfully tangy and hot.