
Piccalilli
Makes 2.5kg (6lbs)
Ingredients
I large cauliflower, chopped into bitesize pieces
450g/1lb chopped onions
2 pints/1.14ltr white/white wine vinegar
900g/2lbs chopped mixed vegetables (eg French/runner beans, marrow, courgette, peppers, cucumber, red or green tomatoes)
3 cloves garlic, crushed
450g/1lb white sugar
50g/2oz mustard powder (or 1-2 tbsp mustard)
115g/4oz plain flour
25g/1oz turmeric
Heaped tsp ground coriander
2 tsp salt
Method
STEP 1
Simmer cauliflower and onions in 1 ½ pints/ ¾ litre vinegar in a preserving pan or very large saucepan.STEP 2
Add other vegetables with garlic and sugar and simmer for another 10 minutes until cooked but still firm.STEP 3
Meanwhile wash jars and lids in hot soapy water or dishwasher and put in low oven to warm.STEP 4
Mix mustard, flour, spices and salt with remaining vinegar. Add a little hot vinegar from the pan and mix well.STEP 5
Pour mustard mixture into pan and stir well, cook for 5-10 minutes stirring until thickened.STEP 6
Allow to cool slightly and put into jars, sealing lids tightly. mature for at least two weeks before eating.