Spicy Marinated Vegetables

A spicy, tangy crunchy dish that can be served as a relish or an appetizer, your friends will ask where you got it and how they can get their hands on the delicious recipe!

Ingredients -

1/2 pound Fresh Mexican Jalapenos
1/2 pound Fresh Green Beans
1/2 pound Cauliflower Floweret’s
1/2 pound Fresh Broccoli Floweret’s
1/2 pound Baby Carrots
1 Large Yellow Onion, quartered and separated
3 teaspoons Zatarian's Concentrated Liquid Louisiana Shrimp and Crab Boil
2 tablespoons Black Peppercorns
6 Bay Leaves
3 tablespoons Salt
15 peeled garlic Cloves
2 quarts Distilled White Vinegar

Preparation:

1. Place the vegetables in a gallon jar.

2. Add the crab boil, peppercorns, bay leaves, salt, and garlic.

3. Pour in the distilled white vinegar.

4. Tighten the lid and shake the jar several times.

5. Place the jar in the refrigerator and marinate for at least 1 week before using.

Cooking Tip

Cutting Onions Without Crying

In order to cut down on “tear time” when cutting up onions, try sticking the onion in the freezer for 20 minutes prior to cutting. Then you can stay “tear free” before serving all your guests.

Party Planning Tip

Planning Seating Arrangements

When planning your seating arrangement, remember to seat yourself and your helper closest to the door for easiest access to everything the kitchen has to offer to keep your guests full and happy.