SUNDAY'S RECIPE

SWEET HOT PICKLED JALAPENO & GARLIC

1 to 2 dozen fresh jalapenos
2 or 3 big heads garlic
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup + 2 TBSP. white sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. mustard seed

Wash and slice crosswise the jalapenos' (we take out all the pith & seeds so they aren't so HOT) and separate the garlic into individual cloves. In a pint jar put a layer of jalapenos', then a layer of garlic cloves & repeat, filling the jar..then gently press down to get it really full. In a saucepan, combine rest of ingredients of brine and just bring to boil. Cool 15-20 minutes, then pour into jar full to the top, place lid on and seal tightly. Store in fridge for a week before using. We take a Townhouse or Ritz cracker, spread on some softened cream cheese, then a jalapeno & a garlic clove. Have a cold beer (or other beverage) handy in case you get a "live" one. * Hint: everyone with you must have one, otherwise the person that doesn't try one will not be able to stand everyone else's "garlic breath"...these are very healthy, with all the Vitamin C in the jalapenos and antioxidants in the garlic!