By nanny ogg

Re: my brown pickle for coco
07 Sep 2008 22:23

9 oz carrots,peeled and cut into small chunks
1 medium swede, peeled and cut into small chunks
4-5 garlic cloves, peeled and very finely chopped
5 oz dates finely chopped
1 small cauliflower, finely chopped
2 onions, peeled and finely chopped
2 medium apples "ditto"
2 med. courgettes,unpeeled, finely chopped
15-20 small gherkins,finely chopped
10 oz dark brown sugar
1 tsp salt
4 tbsp lemon juice
3/4 pint of malt vinegar
2 tsp mustard seeds
2 tsp ground all spice
1 tsp cayenne pepper
(1) combine all the ingredients in a large saucepan and bring to the boil
(2) then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the swede is cooked, but still remains firm, approx 2 hours
(3)stir well to redistribute all of the vegetables
(4)bottle and seal in sterile hot jars
(5) allow pickle to age for a few weeks, before using
xx

Replies

By Coco

Re: my brown pickle for coco
10 Sep 2008 11:47

Thank you nanny ogg. This recipe is better for me as I would have to substitute too many ingredients in the Christmas pickle as many of them are not obtainable in Goa. I will give it a go.