24 better pickled Recipes

prosciutto, salami, capicola, soppressata, pepperoni, mortadella , with pistachio nut, canned anchovy fillets, salmon, marinated artichoke hearts, pickled cherry peppers, roasted red peppers (better yet,, roast your own ), stalks celery hearts (cut into sticks) or 5 stalks fennel bulbs, hearts (cut into sticks), sun-dried tomatoes (in oil), pepperoncini peppers, marinated mushrooms, stuffed cherry peppers, stuffed with procuitto and provolone cheese, capers, caponata , eggplant spread, fresh tomatoes, sliced (or whole grape tomatoes), parmigiano-reggiano cheese, asiago cheese, provolone cheese, fontina cheese, fresh mozzarella cheese, breadsticks, italian bread, gourmet olives, deviled eggs, hard-boiled eggs, grilled vegetables, head romaine lettuce (leaves to line platter), extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar

pork butt (about 4-5 lbs, but up to 10 is fine too), water (enough to cover meat by about 2/3), chicken bouillon powder (knorr is my favorite), diced tomatoes or 3 tbsp tomato paste, whole garlic cloves (or 2 tbsp. granulated , but fresh will work better), whole jalapenos , more can be used for a spicier final dish (or 2 small cans diced green chiles, or 1 small can jalepenos-not pickled), oregano (dry leaf..never use ground!)

light mayonnaise, hot chili sauce (use sriracha or the taste will not turn out right. also, adjust to taste. this stuff is spicy), lemon juice, soy sauce, white rice , cooked according to package directions (do not use instant rice), rice vinegar, sugar, salt, to taste (i didn tsp use any ), sheets nori (seaweed sheets. i found them in the asian food section of my grocery store), tuna (use solid white albacore for a better taste), green onions , cut into 3 inch sections and then cut in half lengthwise, tops only, carrots , julienne sliced into 3 inch lengths, sesame seeds (for topping , if desired), soy sauce (for serving), pickled ginger (for serving), wasabi (for serving)