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.


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