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Pickling is a lost art that can be fun and exciting. When we think of pickles we think of hours spent in the kitchen over bottles and weeks of work. These recipes take moments and store in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks. Easy and fun to make, you will be amazed at the wonderful things you can pickle.
The formula:
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups vinegar, depends on the fruit or vegetable used, some choices are apple cider, white wine, rice, white or dark balsamic, or red wine.
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup salt
- Herbs and spices, recommended is about ½ cup pickling spice, but you can add other things like dried peppers, ginger, cloves, cinnamon sticks, fresh herbs and spices, etc.
To make add the above ingredients in a sauce pan and bring to boil. Let cool for 2 minutes and than pour over desired fruits or veggies and let cool. Cover and place in refrigerator. Keeps up to 2 weeks in the frig.
Suggestions.
Pickled Grapes, red, green, or black. Cut in half or whole, light vinegar, pickling spice or other desired seasoning. Ginger would be great.
Pickled Asparagus, cut off thick ends, place in container and cover with the formula. Crushed red peppers are really great in this mix.
Pickled Kamut, great in salads, cooked kamut covered with formula. Keeps good for about one week.
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