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Hairy Bikers Piccalilli Recipe

Hairy Bikers Piccalilli Recipe

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Crunchy, tangy, and bright yellow, this classic British pickle is the perfect partner for cheese or cold meats. Follow our guide to make it at home today.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Condiment
Cuisine British
Servings 6 servings
Calories 85 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g cauliflower florets chopped small
  • 2 large onions peeled and diced
  • 1 large cucumber diced
  • 50 g salt for drawing out moisture
  • 500 ml malt vinegar
  • 50 g caster sugar
  • 2 tbsp mustard powder
  • 1 tbsp turmeric for color
  • 2 tbsp cornflour to thicken

Instructions
 

  • Chop all vegetables into small, uniform pieces.
  • Toss with salt and let rest for 24 hours.
  • Rinse the vegetables thoroughly with cold water.
  • Bring vinegar and sugar to a boil in a pan.
  • Mix mustard, turmeric, and cornflour with a little vinegar.
  • Whisk the paste into the boiling vinegar.
  • Add the vegetables and cook until slightly tender.
  • Pour into sterilized jars and seal tight.

Notes

Always store your finished piccalilli in the fridge for safety.
Keyword british food, condiments, Hairy Bikers, piccalilli, pickles