Spicy Mexican Pickled Vegetables

Grrrrrgh!
Course : Pickles
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 12
 

Ingredients:

12 cloves garlic
1 medium onion -- cut in wedges
3/4 cup olive oil
4 medium carrots -- - scraped, thinly slices
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 1/2 cups vinegar
2 cups water
1/2 can whole pickled jalapenos -- - drained (7 oz. can
1 medium cauliflower
3 tablespoons salt
3 medium Zucchini
12 small bay leaves
3/4 teaspoon dried whole marjoram
3/4 teaspoon dried whole oregano
3/4 teaspoon dried whole thyme
7 ounces pickled baby corn on cob -- - drained (1 jar)
6 ounces pitted small ripe olives -- - drained
 

Preparation:

Saute garlic and onion in hot oil in a large Dutch oven for 3 minutes. Add carrots and peppercorns; saute 5 minutes. Add vinegar; cover, reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes. Stir in water and jalapenos; cover and bring mixture to a boil. Add cauliflower and salt, stirring well; cover, reduce heat to medium and cook 5 minutes. Add zucchini, bay leaves, marjoram, oregano and thyme, stirring well; cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in corn and olives. Transfer mixture to a large container; cover tightly and chill at least 8 hours. Remove and discard bay leaves before serving.