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PICKLES

PICKLED GOLDEN RAISINS

Pickled raisins

Amazingly sweet and sour raisins that will definitely elevate any dish.  Perfect for topping Ramen dishes, salads, tacos, rice and any type of Mediterranean cuisine.  It’s hard to believe that these little plump, sweet and tart morsels are that incredibly good.   ½ cup of Turbinado sugar 1 cup of water 1 TBSP of mustard seeds 1 TBSP of coriander seeds 2 Bay Leaves 1 Sprig of fresh rosemary 3 TBSP of champagne vinegar 2 cups of small golden raisins…

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PICKLED DEVILED EGGS

BEET PICKLED EGGS

These boiled eggs are as colorful as they are flavorful.  And seriously, they are so incredibly easy to prepare. 6 large eggs 1/2 cup of ACV 1 TSP of kosher salt ½ cup of sugar Juice of a 16 oz jar of pickled beets for their juice (reserve beets for another dish) 1 TBSP of white peppercorns   Boil the eggs.   In a bowl, add the pickled beet juice, the vinegar, salt, peppercorns and whisk in the sugar to…

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PICKLED INDIAN CAULIFLOWER

Pickled Indian Cauliflower

The sweet, spicy and sour crunch of the cauliflower pairs brilliantly well with grilled pork chops, fish or chicken, pulled pork sandwiches, and it is an elevated side for ribs, hamburgers and sandwiches.   ½ cauliflower – cut into even size florets 1 TBSP Madras curry powder 2 garlic cloves – peeled and smashed 1 large shallot – cut in fourths 4-5 slices of fresh ginger cut into slices 2 Cardamon pods ¼ cup of sugar ½ TBSP whole red…

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PICKLED TURNIPS

PICKLED TURNIPS

½ LB of turnips – if small cut in half and sliced with a mandolin ½ TSP of turmeric 1 scallion – green part only 2 garlic cloves – peeled and smashed ¼ cup of ACV ¼ cup of water 6 TBSP of sugar ¼ TSP of red pepper flakes ½ TBSP of Kosher salt   Place the brine ingredients in a pot bring to a boil to dissolve sugar.  Place the turnips, chili flakes, garlic and scallion in a…

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FENNEL AND APPLE PICKLES

Fennel and Apple Pickles

  1 fennel bulb – sliced thinly with a mandolin 1 cup of ACV (apple cider vinegar) 1 Granny Smith apple sliced into 1/3” wedges and cut into matchsticks 2 TBSP Turbinado or light brown sugar 1 star anise 1 pinch of red pepper flakes 1 TSP of mustard seeds ½ TBSP of black pepper corns Pinch of red pepper flakes Juice and zest of 1 orange   Place all the brine ingredients and whisk till sugar has dissolved.  Place…

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PICKLED GIARDINIERA

GARDINIERA - PICKLED VEGGIES

Perfect addition to a charcuterie board and served alongside sandwiches and inside pita pockets.   ½ Fennel bulb – cut into thin slice – separate slices ½ bell pepper – sliced 10 baby carrots sliced lengthwise into fours ½ LB of pearl onions – blanched in hot water to remove skins ½ large zucchini cut into 2 ½” matchsticks 2 cups of cauliflower florets 7-8 radishes – cut into quarters ¼ LB of green beans cut into 1 ½” lengths…

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