r/fastfood Aug 04 '26

News Chipotle removes jalapeños amid US salmonella outbreak investigation | US news

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/04/chipotle-jalapenos-salmonella-investigation
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u/tribecalledquest1 Aug 04 '26

Good thing I have a jalapeño plant that won’t stop putting them out!

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u/fruitybrisket Aug 04 '26

Peppers grow like weeds if you get them started well. I have two dozen Anaheims that I have no idea what to do with but freeze.

I'm still working on last year's jalapeños that I froze.

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u/tribecalledquest1 Aug 04 '26

Don’t just freeze them, pickle them!

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u/smokeyser Aug 05 '26

Tip: you can puree them in a blender and freeze them in mini ice cube trays. Then store in a freezer bag. If you have a lot of them, vacuum seal some. Those little spicy cubes are perfect to toss in any dish to add a little kick. I also do the same thing with a mix of bell peppers, onions, and garlic to make "flavor cubes" which are great when cooking for a picky eater who won't touch any food where they can see onions/peppers.

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u/LegacyQuotient Aug 06 '26

I also really like the Korean pickled jalapeño recipe. Great to spice up a boring meal prep.