Sweet Brown Pickle

Prep Time: 45 Minutes

Cook Time: 120 Minutes

Ready In: 165 Minutes

Servings: 6

One of the best-known commercially available British pickles is Branston Pickle, a spiced vegetable mixture. It's a great sandwich topper, goes well with French fries, and is very savory garnish for many dihes.

Ingredients:

2 1/2 ounces carrots, cut into 3 mm cubes

1/4 medium swede, cut into 3 mm cubes

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

1 ounce dates, finely chopped

1/4 cauliflower, finely chopped

1/2 onion, finely chopped

1/2 medium apple, finely chopped

1/2 medium unpeeled zucchini, finely chopped

4 sweet gherkins, finely chopped

2 ounces dark brown sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon lemon juice

3 ounces malt vinegar, or cider vinegar

1/4 tablespoon worcestershire sauce

1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds

1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

1 dash cayenne pepper (optional)

caramel coloring (e.g. liquid browning, as required or desired. the commercial brand of this pickle is dark brown in c)

Directions:

1. Combine all the ingredients except the caramel colouring in a large saucepan.
2. Bring to the boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer.
3. Cook until the swede is cooked through but still firm, about 11/2 to 2 hours.
4. Add the caramel colouring until the colour is dark brown.
5. Bottle and seal.
6. The flavour will improve if the pickle is allowed to age for a few weeks before using.

By RecipeOfHealth.com