Mexican Style Hot Pickled Carrots - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs carrots, peeled and sliced on the diagonal (1/4 inch thick)
2 yellow onions, peeled and sliced
1 1/2 quarts warm water
7 ounces whole canned jalapeno peppers, with liquid
1 tablespoon dried oregano
6 whole garlic cloves
2 cups cider vinegar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon salt

Preparation

Put carrots in a large 3 or 4-quart pot. Add warm water and bring to a boil over high heat.
Boil for 5 minutes and then remove from heat.
To pot, add the peppers, onions, oregano, garlic, vinegar, bay leaves and salt.
Let cool for 2-3 hours. Put in jars and place in refrigerator. These will keep for a week after opening jar.
Can also be kept in airtight containers in refrigerator.
Makes 8-9 cups.