If you've ever purchased a can of pickled jalapeños and been surprised to find bright orange carrots accompanying the spicy peppers, you're not alone. While they aren't usually noted on the label ...

Fresh Jalapeños: Choose large, smooth peppers if you like your jalapenos less spicy. Wear gloves while slicing the jalapeños to protect your skin from the spicy oils.

Place all of the ingredients, except for the eggs (and whatever else you want to pickle, such as carrots) and sliced jalapeños, into the boiling ... After 2 weeks or so, enjoy. To serve the pickled ...

1 16-ounce jar of hot pickled jalapeños 4 12- to 16- ounce jars of hot pickled habañero peppers 1 16-ounce jar of hot pickled mixed vegetables 18 hard-boiled eggs (peeled, of course) Combine the first ...