Authentic Escabeche Recipe – Spanish Special

This classic Spanish recipe for zesty marinated vegetables pairs well with fish, poultry, or sliced cooked green bananas. It complements chicken gizzards particularly well.

  • Prep Time15 min
  • Cook Time30 min
  • Perform Time1 hr
  • Total Time1 hr 45 min

Authentic Escabeche Ingredients :

  • 2 pounds chicken gizzards
  • 1 large onion, finely diced
  • 1 large green bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1 medium head of garlic, chopped
  • 1 ½ cups white wine vinegar
  • 1 cup corn oil
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons black peppercorns
  • ½ cup pimento-stuffed green olives
  • Salt, to taste

How To Make Escabeche Recipe :

1

Place the chicken gizzards in a large saucepan and cover with enough water. Simmer over low heat until tender, about 30 minutes.

2

While the gizzards are simmering, combine the diced onion, green bell pepper, chopped garlic, white wine vinegar, corn oil, bay leaves, pimento-stuffed green olives, and black peppercorns in a large bowl.

3

Once the gizzards are tender, drain them and add them to the bowl with the marinade mixture. Season with salt to taste and refrigerate for at least an hour to marinate.