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Piccalilli Pickle
Piccalilli Pickle
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Piccalilli Pickle

4.5
20 mins
10 mins
Easy

Piccalilli is a vibrant, tangy relish packed with crunchy, pickled vegetables in a mustardy turmeric sauce. Add a bright, zesty kick to sandwiches, cold meats, and cheese boards with this traditional British favourite. It's easy to make and perfect for preserving a taste of the garden all year round!

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  • Ingredients
  • Method

Ingredients

  • 1kg mixed vegetables (i.e. beans, carrots, cauliflower, cucumber, onions)
  • 2 Tbsp salt
  • 250g Chelsea White Sugar
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp mustard powder
  • 2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp curry powder
  • 1/2 tsp mixed spice
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 3 Tbsp cornflour
  • 500ml vinegar (2 cups)

Additional tips

Store in a cool, dry place. Refrigerate after opening.

Chelsea Products in Recipe

White Sugar

White Sugar

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Method

Prepare vegetables (remove seeds from cucumber etc) and chop into bite sized pieces. Place in a large earthenware or stainless steel bowl, sprinkle with salt and cover with water. Allow to stand for 24 hours, then drain well and rinse. Pat dry.

Place vegetables in a large pot.

In a separate medium-sized bowl, stir together sugar, mustard powder, turmeric, curry powder, mixed spice, cayenne pepper and cornflour. Blend with a little of the vinegar to form a smooth paste. Gradually add the remaining vinegar and stir until smooth.

Pour vinegar mixture over the vegetables. Bring to the boil, stirring. Boil gently for a few minutes, until mixture has thickened and vegetables are just tender.

Remove from heat and spoon into sterilised jars. Seal and cool.

Additional tips

Store in a cool, dry place. Refrigerate after opening.

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