Pickled jalapenos?

[fldhkybnva]

I picked up a jar of jalapenos this week and was not paying too much attention. When I got home and topped my salad, I was stunned by a very different jalapeno flavor than I'm used to. A quick read of the jar and I realize that they are "pickled jalapenos." Dumb question - but are there different types of jalapenos sold in the jar? I'm referring to the general TexMex brands - Tostitos, Chi Chi's, etc.

[aynrandgirl]

Could be they're using the lame "no heat" jalapenos. What brands bring the heat?

[fldhkybnva]

I think in fact I usually go with Harris Teeter store brand jalepnos according to my fridge remnants. Tonight, I grabbed the Ortega jalapenos and yes, they bring the heat.

[luckyfatima]

I think all are pickled and the differences would just be sliced or whole, with other seasonings and veg (like carrots and onions) or alone. I prefer La Costeña brand myself.

[fldhkybnva]

Ok thanks, I guess I'll be back to Ortega since its never let me down

[inexorablyfabulous]

It sounds like you got an "off" jar Or maybe you just need to stay away from that brand.

[fldhkybnva]

Yup, just wanted to check. Thanks.

[C. Hamster]

All jarred jalapenos that Ive seen are pickled.

[FrankJBN]

I also think all jarred jalapenos are 'pickled'.

[foodieop]

I was under the impression that all jarred jalapenos were pickled.

[fldhkybnva]

I guess these were just a bit more pickled than I am used to. I usually get the Ortega brand but these were Old El Paso. I found it strange as well as I've never noticed any brand of jalapenos were any different from the others.