Piccalilli (peagram)
1 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | medium | Cauliflower | 
| 1 | medium | Cucumber | 
| 8 | ounces | Pearl onions, peeled | 
| 1 | large | Spanish onion, chopped | 
| 4 | mediums | Green tomatoes | 
| 1½ | cup | Coarse salt | 
| 2½ | cup | Malt vinegar | 
| 2½ | cup | Malt vinegar | 
| 3 | tablespoons | Bruised mustard seeds | 
| 1 | tablespoon | Ground ginger | 
| 4 | xes | Halved garlic cloves | 
| 1 | tablespoon | Bruised black peppercorns | 
| 1 | tablespoon | Turmeric | 
| ½ | cup | Sugar | 
| 1 | tablespoon | Dry mustard | 
| 3 | tablespoons | Flour | 
| 4 | tablespoons | Water | 
Directions
Cut up the vegetables into bite-sized pieces.  Place them into a large bowl & sprinkle with salt.  Let stand for 4 hours. Drain in a colander & discard the liquid. In a large pot, bring the vinegar to a boil & add the vegetables.  Reduce heat & simmer, covered, for 15 minutes. Drain & discard the vinegar. 
  SAUCE:
Pour the vinegar into a pot.  Stir in the mustard seeds, ginger, garlic, peppercorn, turmeric, mustard & sugar. Heat over a low heat until the sugar has dissolved. Increase the heat to medium & bring to a boil. Stir frequently.  Simmer for 15 minutes. 
Remove from heat & strain liquid into a bowl.  Discard the spices & return liquid to the pot.  Stir in the flour mixed with water & place over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Simmer for 2 minutes.
Remove from the heat & pour the sauce over the vegetables, mixing very well.  Bottle in warm, sterile jars & seal. 
Posted by Helen Peagram in Intercook