Jalapenos in a Jar

Last summer was my first attempt at growing chillis, it was quite successful - even with my 1 year old picking quite a few tiny little chillis and flowers before they could mature.  This is our favourite way to have them now, you can bung them in a soup, salad, chilli, sandwiches, anything you want to add a little heat to.

This recipe is super quick and easy, and after a week or so in the fridge (if they last that long) they're even better.

Jalapenos in a Jar

6-12 Jalapenos, washed and sliced to 4mm
White vinegar (about 1 1/2 Cups)
1/2t Rubbed Oregano
1-2 Cloves Garlic, sliced
1T Sugar
1 Jam Jar

Fill your kettle and bring it to the boil.  While you wait for it to boil measure 3/4 of a jar full of vinegar.  Put measured vinegar, oregano, garlic and sugar into a saucepan.  To sterilise the jar fill it and the lid with hot water from the jug while you complete the next step.  Bring vinegar mixture the boil, once boiled for a minute or so add the sliced jalapenos and boil for a minute longer.  Remove from heat.  Carefully pout hot water out of the jar and lid.  Scoop the jalapeno and garlic slices from the pan into the jar and top up with the hot vinegar mixture.  Close the jar and leave to cool before storing in the fridge.