Puerto Rican Spicy Vinegar (Pique)

Serves
makes about 1 cup
Time
5 minutes

MATT TAYLOR-GROSS

Published on February 24, 2016

Puerto Rican pique is a seasoned vinegar, a simple blend of chilies, garlic, and spices (with pineapple usually added for sweetness) that gets better the longer it sits.

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Ingredients

1 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tsp. kosher salt
¹⁄₂ tsp. dried oregano
10 whole black pepperconrs
6 small chili peppers (a combination of habaneros, ajíes caballeros, muranga reds, and jalapeños), peeled and halved lengthwise
4 cloves garlic, peeled and halved lengthwise
1 bay leaf
1 slice pineapple rind

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Instructions

Step 1

In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, salt, and oregano. Place remaining ingredients in a small jar and pour the liquid over the top. Cover with the lid and store at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, salt, and oregano. Place remaining ingredients in a small jar and pour the liquid over the top. Cover with the lid and store at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.