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This recipe is for a carrot condiment that was served with our chips and salsa at a Mexican restaurant in Oceanside, CA called Anita's. They wouldn't give me the recipe, so I had to keep trying until I got it right and I finally did. Try it and tell me what you think.

Marinated Carrots

2 bunches fresh carrots, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces OR 1 large bag of the prepared baby carrots
1 large sweet onion, peeled, separated and cut into 1 inch squares
3 ribs of celery, cut into 1 inch pieces
1-1/2 cups cider vinegar
3 cups vegetable or canola oil
1/4 cup sugar (I have also used Splenda and it works just fine, too)
2 teaspoons Kosher salt
2 teaspoons coarse ground pepper
3 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
1/4 to 1/2 cup marinated jalepeno peppers (marinated in vinegar)
2 tablespoons of the jalepeno vinegar (from the jar)

In a large pot, steam the carrot pieces or baby carrots for 6 minutes. You want them to remain fairly crunchy. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

Cut the onion and celery into pieces and put in a large bowl.

Put the vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, pepper and dried oregano leaves in a blender and blend until mixed well.

Put the carrots in the bowl with the onion and celery pieces. Pour the dressing over all and stir until mixed. Add the jalepeno peppers and jalepeno vinegar. Stir well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours. They are even better after 24 hours.