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September 16, 2025
Mexican Hot Carrots Recipe
Mexican Hot Carrots represent essential Southern California restaurant staples – you cannot find a restaurant that doesn't serve these authentic accompaniments that define regional Mexican-American dining traditions. This regional specialty demonstrates how certain preparations become essential while the universal restaurant presence reflects broad appeal and importance. The hot designation indicates spice levels while the regional focus ensures authentic California-Mexican flavors.
I’m from Southern California. You can not find a restaurant that does not have these hot Mexican carrots. Being on the East Coast now, I have had to come up with my own version to duplicate the hot carrots of home.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients
6 carrots, peeled and sliced
1 (16 ounce) jar sliced jalapeno peppers, with liquid
2 onions, thinly sliced
1 cup vinegar
Directions
Place carrots in a saucepan with enough water to cover and cook over medium heat until nearly boiling, 7 to 10 minutes. Immediately drain carrots and set aside to cool.
Divide cooled carrots into two 1-quart glass jars. Alternate layers of onion and jalapeño peppers atop carrots until the jars are full.
Mix the liquid from jalapeño peppers and vinegar in a saucepan; bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Remove from heat and pour the liquid into the jars until full. Seal the jars with lids. Place the jars in the refrigerator until cold, at least 8 hours.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 45 | Calories |
| 0g | Fat |
| 11g | Carbs |
| 1g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 45 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 0g | 0% |
| Sodium 40mg | 2% |
| Total Carbohydrate 11g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 9% |
| Total Sugars 5g | |
| Protein 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin C 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium 31mg | 2% |
| Iron 0mg | 2% |
| Potassium 256mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
