4 Simple Recipes for Popular Pickled Foods

Many of the most popular pickled foods are condiments and relishes based on traditional recipes. Here are easy steps to make some of the more popular dishes.

• 2 to 4 horseradish, washed, peeled and grated
• 300 to 500 ml (1 1/4 to 2 c) white vinegar
• 6 to 10 ml (1 1/4 to 2 tsp) salt
• Mix ingredients, pack into a sterilized jar and seal tightly.
• The horseradish sauce can be used immediately or stored in a refrigerator for up to four weeks.

• Even-sized onions
• Brine made of 250 g (1 c) of salt for every 1.3 L (5 c) of water
• Remove loose outer skins and soak onions in brine for 12 hours.
• Peel carefully and soak in fresh brine for a further 24 hours.
• Drain onions and pack into sterilized jars.
• Cover with cold spiced vinegar (recipe below).
• Seal airtight, using non-corrosive lids and label.
• Store in a cool place for at least one month before using.

• 1 L (4 c) vinegar
• 250 ml (1 c) sugar
• 12 cloves
• A few peppercorns
• Cinnamon stick
• 5 ml (1 tsp) mustard seed
• Place all ingredients in a pot, cover, and slowly bring to the boil.
• Set this aside and leave covered until cold.
• Strain and use over the pickled onions as required.

Ingredients:

• 3 kg (6 1/2 lb) tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 2 kg (4 1/2 lb) apples, peeled, cored and chopped
• 2 medium green peppers, seeded and chopped
• 4 to 5 medium onions, peeled and chopped
• 500 g (2 c) seedless sultana raisins
• 1 L (4 c) white vinegar
• 20 ml (4 tsp) salt
• 1 kg (2 1/4 lb) sugar
• 5 ml (1 tsp) ground ginger
• 300 to 1000 g (1 1/4 to 4 c) mixed whole pickling spices

1. Combine all ingredients except the mixed whole pickling spices. Put the spices in a spice bag and add to the mixture. Bring to boil and cook slowly, stirring frequently until the mixture thickens (approximately one hour). Remove the spice bag.
2. Pack the boiling mixture into sterilized jars, leaving about one centimetre (1/2 inch) of head space at the top of the bottles.
3. Process by the boiling-water bath method or in a commercial preserving unit according to the manufacturer's instructions.
4. This recipe makes about 3.25 litres (12 cups).

These are just a few of the yummy pickled foods you can make. Try other techniques and foods and see what new traditions you can make for your family.

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