Description
Sweet, tangy and spicy pickled jalapenos give an extra punch to dishes. Pickled jalapenos are pickled peppers, which means jalapenos are preserved in a brine of vinegar and salt water with herbs and spices. These are often found in supermarkets under different brand names. These pickled jalapenos can be easily made at home too.

How to select
Pickled jalapenos are readily available in the market, and it can also be made at home. To make at home, select firm-textured peppers. Avoid bruised or rotten ones. If purchasing it from the market, check the manufacturing as well as the expiry dates, to guarantee the freshness of the pickle. In addition, make sure the bottle is well sealed.

Culinary uses
Pickled or marinated jalapenos are frequently added to sandwiches and salads.
It addsa spicy,mouth-watering flavour to curries, breads and sandwiches.
It can be spread on chapatti or parathas, rolled and eaten. It makes a delicious and nutritious snack.
Pickled jalapenos are often served as an accompaniment to various meals.

How to store
Pickled jalapenos must be periodically stirred, and when someone wants to eat some, stir before picking from the top of the jar. The pickle has a long shelf life, especially when stored in a refrigerator. Commercially-produced pickled jalapenos intended for retail sale is sometimes mixed with preservative compounds to ensure that it will be safe to eat, but the acidic environment of homemade pickled jalapenos keeps most bacterial growth at bay.

Health benefits
Pickled jalapenos are natural and excellent appetizers and also promote good digestion.