Nerpy's Inc.
Nerpy's Jamaican Escoveitch Pickled Vegetables – Scotch Bonnet, Gluten-Free, Made in Canada
Couldn't load pickup availability
Nerpy's Escoveitch Hot Pickled Vegetables bring bold Caribbean heat and tangy flavor to any meal. Made with 100% vegan, all-natural ingredients and no artificial additives, coloring, or preservatives, these Jamaican escoveitch pickled vegetables are a perfect topping for fish, burgers, and salads. With the spicy kick of scotch bonnet pepper and authentic escoveitch seasoning, they'll bring vibrant Caribbean flair to your favorite dishes.
Allergy Information: Contains garlic.
Other Allergen Info: No corn, gelatin, or nuts.
Ingredients: All-natural, 100% vegan.
Nutritional Information (Per 2 Tbsp / 30g):
- Calories: 40
- Protein: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 8g (Sodium: 15mg, 1% DV)
- Fiber: 2g
- Fat: 5g (1% DV)
- Vitamin C: 45% DV
- Vitamin A: 20% DV
- Calcium: 2% DV
- Sugar: 3g
- Iron: 4% DV
The History of Escoveitch
Escoveitch — pronounced "es-koh-veech" — is one of Jamaica's most beloved culinary traditions. The dish traces its roots to escabeche, a Spanish and Mediterranean technique of marinating and preserving fish or vegetables in a spiced vinegar brine. Brought to Jamaica by Spanish settlers and adopted into local culture, escoveitch evolved over centuries into the bold, vibrant condiment it is today: bright vinegar, fiery scotch bonnet pepper, sliced onions, pickled carrots, bell pepper, and cho-cho, all preserved together in a punchy, tangy, heat-forward pickling brine. The result is an escovitch sauce unlike anything you'll find on a grocery shelf.
Nerpy's Escoveitch Hot Pickled Vegetables honour this tradition. Using all-natural, vegan ingredients with no artificial additives, colorings, or preservatives, Nerpy's brings an authentic escoveitch experience to kitchens across Canada.
How to Make Pickled Vegetables the Escoveitch Way
Wondering how to pickle vegetables the Caribbean way? Traditional escoveitch starts with a bold pickling brine of vinegar, scotch bonnet pepper, pimento berries, onions, and spices. The vegetables — typically pickled carrots, bell pepper, cho-cho, and onions — are submerged in the brine and left to develop their signature tangy heat. Unlike quick refrigerator pickles, authentic escoveitch is designed for long-term storage, allowing the flavours to deepen and intensify over time. Nerpy's does all of this for you, delivering that slow-developed depth of flavour straight to your door.
How to Serve Escoveitch
Traditionally, escoveitch vegetables are served as a topping for escovitch fish — particularly fried snapper or bream, as found at roadside cookshops across Jamaica. But their application in the modern kitchen goes far beyond this classic pairing. Try Nerpy's Escoveitch on:
- Fried or grilled fish fillets and whole fish
- Jerk chicken as a tangy counterpoint to the smoky heat
- Rice and peas or coconut rice bowls
- Burgers and sandwiches in place of regular pickles
- Tacos, especially with grilled shrimp or blackened fish
- Plant-based bowls with roasted chickpeas and greens
- Charcuterie and cheese boards for a bold, acidic contrast
Nutritional Highlights
At only 40 calories per 2-tablespoon serving, Nerpy's Escoveitch Hot Pickled Vegetables are a high-impact, low-calorie condiment. They're an excellent source of Vitamin C (45% DV) and Vitamin A (20% DV), making them as nutritious as they are delicious.
100% vegan. All-natural. No artificial anything. Made in Canada with Caribbean soul — ready to Nice It Up whatever's on your plate.
