Piccalilli (peagram)

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1mediumCauliflower
1mediumCucumber
8ouncesPearl onions, peeled
1largeSpanish onion, chopped
4mediumsGreen tomatoes
1½cupCoarse salt
2½cupMalt vinegar
2½cupMalt vinegar
3tablespoonsBruised mustard seeds
1tablespoonGround ginger
4xesHalved garlic cloves
1tablespoonBruised black peppercorns
1tablespoonTurmeric
½cupSugar
1tablespoonDry mustard
3tablespoonsFlour
4tablespoonsWater

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