Here’s the process: Slice jalapeños into rounds. You could pluck out the seeds, but I leave them in for extra heat. Put the slices into a clean jar, add vinegar, water, salt and — if you want ...

Combine carrots, jalapeño, garlic, and ginger in a medium-size heatproof bowl; set aside. Bring vinegar, sugar, salt, and fennel seeds to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high.

Notes from the Food & Wine Test Kitchen . To make deviled pickled eggs, remove the eggs from the pickling liquid. Cut the eggs in half lengthwise, and carefully remove the yolks.