Piccalilli (peagram)

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1mediumCauliflower
1mediumCucumber
8ouncesPearl onions, peeled
1largeSpanish onion, chopped
4mediumsGreen tomatoes
cupCoarse salt
cupMalt vinegar
cupMalt 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