BRANSTON PICKLE

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Branston Pickle is a UK favourite that is served in pubs as part of a Ploughman's Lunch. Although this tangy vegetable pickle has lots of ingredients, it is worth the effort. Tastes great with cheeses.

Provided by Millereg

Categories     Sauces

Time P21DT1h

Yield 4 pints approximately, 64 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

9 ounces carrots
1 medium swede (rutabaga)
4 garlic cloves
4 1/2 ounces dates
1 medium cauliflower
2 onions
2 apples
2 unpeeled zucchini
15 sweet gherkins
1/2 lb dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 fluid ounces lemon juice
12 fluid ounces malt vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons mustard seeds
2 teaspoons ground allspice
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
3 dashes kitchen bouquet browning sauce, for colouring

Steps:

  • Cube the carrots and swede, and finely chop the garlic, dates, cauliflower, onions, apples, zucchini and gherkins.
  • Combine all the ingredients except the colouring in a large saucepan and bring to the boil; reduce the heat to a simmer.
  • Simmer until the swede is cooked through but still firm (about 1½ to 2 hours).
  • Then add the liquid colouring until the colour is dark brown.
  • Spoon into warm sterilized jars and seal.
  • Leave for at least 3 weeks to let the flavours mature.

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