Hairy Bikers Piccalilli Recipe
Recipe By
Nicole Santa
Do you love crunchy and tangy pickles? The Hairy Bikers Piccalilli Recipe is a British classic. This bright yellow relish tastes amazing with cold meats.
Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Soaking Time 1 day d
Total Time 1 day d 45 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine British
Servings 6
Calories 45 kcal
Large Glass Bowl
Colander
Large Heavy Saucepan
Wooden Spoon
Sterilized Glass Jars
Whisk
- Medium Cauliflower 1
- Shallots 200 g
- Green Beans 200 g
- Large Cucumber 1
- Salt 50 g
- Malt Vinegar 600 ML
- Caster Sugar 150 g
- Turmeric 2 Tbsp
- English Mustard Powder 2 Tbsp
- Mustard Seeds 1 Tbsp
- Cornflour 2 Tbsp
Chop all your fresh vegetables into small pieces. Make sure they are about the size of a bean. Put them in a very large glass bowl.
Sprinkle plenty of salt over the chopped vegetables. Toss them well so everything is coated evenly. This draws out the excess water from them.
Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen cloth. Let it sit for at least 24 hours. This step ensures the vegetables stay very crunchy.
Rinse the vegetables under cold running water thoroughly. You must remove all the salt from the pieces. Drain them well in a large colander.
Mix your flour and spices in a small bowl. Add a little vinegar to make a smooth paste. Stir it well to remove any small lumps.
Boil the rest of the vinegar and sugar. Add the spice paste to the hot liquid slowly. Whisk it until the sauce becomes thick and glossy.
Fold the drained vegetables into the thick yellow sauce. Stir gently so you do not break the cauliflower. Let it simmer for just a few minutes.
Spoon the hot mixture into your prepared sterile jars. Seal them tightly while the mixture is still hot. Store them in a cool and dark place.
- Chop all vegetables into even bite-sized pieces for best results.
- Use high-quality malt vinegar for an authentic British taste.
- Do not overcook vegetables to keep that perfect crunch.
- Always sterilize your jars to ensure the pickle lasts longer.
- Let the jars sit for four weeks before eating.
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