Branston Pickle

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Contents 1 Description 1.1 Ingredients 1.2 Directions 1.3 Other Links 2 See also

[edit] Description

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.

[edit] Ingredients

• 9 ounces carrots
• 1 medium Swede (rutabaga)
• 4 cloves garlic
• 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 browning sauce, for colouring

[edit] Directions

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 11⁄2 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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