The jalapeno is a hot green pepper native of warm climates. It makes a delicious relish pickled in olive oil and vinegar.

Wash jalapeno peppers. Pack tightly in jar. For every cup of vinegar, use

1/4 cup water
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pickling spices

Heat mixture to boiling. Pour over peppers so that they are well covered.

Seal jars. Process 10 minutes in hot water bath.