Encurtido is a pickled appetizer, side dish and condiment in the Mesoamerican region.[2] Encurtido is a common dish in Honduran cuisine, and is sometimes used to add spiciness to various foods.[6] In the United States and other areas, mass-produced jarred or canned encurtido consisting of chili peppers, carrot and onion is sold in Mexican markets.[7] It is a relatively simple dish to prepare, in which denser vegetables such as carrots and beets are gently boiled or simmered in water until slightly softened, and then these and other softer vegetables such as onions, which do not require pre-cooking, are added to a boiling vinegar brine.[8] Bottling was performed in part due to the climate in Honduras, which made unbottled encurtido prone to swift spoilage.