Mustard Pickles
A chunky end-of-season relish of cauliflower, cucumber and onion in a tangy, turmeric-yellow mustard sauce, preserved for winter.
- Prep
- 40 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total
- 65 min
- Servings
- 6
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Calories
- 90 kcal
Equipment
- •Large pot
- •Canning jars
- •Water bath canner
Nutrition
Per serving, approximate
- Calories
- 90 kcal
- fat
- 1 g
- carbs
- 16 g
- protein
- 2 g
- calories
- 90
Instructions
- 1
Combine the cauliflower, cucumber, onion and green tomatoes in a large bowl, sprinkle with the salt, cover with water, and let stand 4 hours or overnight in the fridge.
- 2
Drain and rinse the vegetables well.
- 3
Whisk the sugar, flour, dry mustard and turmeric together in a large pot, then whisk in the vinegar until smooth.
- 4
Bring the vinegar mixture to a boil, stirring constantly, until it thickens.
- 5
Add the drained vegetables and simmer 10 minutes until just tender but still with bite.
- 6
Ladle hot into sterilized jars, leaving 1.5cm headspace, and remove air bubbles.
- 7
Wipe rims, apply lids and rings, and process in a boiling-water bath for 15 minutes for 500ml jars, adjusting for altitude.
- 8
Cool jars on a towel, check seals after 24 hours, and store any unsealed jars in the fridge for immediate use.
Chef's tips
Always process in a boiling-water bath with correct headspace and a tested processing time; do not rely on the vinegar and hot filling alone to make jars shelf-stable.
Ingredient substitutions
- pickling cucumbers → zucchini for a similar texture
Storage
Processed and sealed jars keep up to 1 year in a cool, dark place; refrigerate after opening and use within 4 weeks.
Reheating
Serve cold or at room temperature; no reheating required.
Common mistakes to avoid
- •Skipping the salting and draining step, leading to watery pickles
- •Not leaving correct headspace or skipping the water bath, risking unsafe seals
Serving suggestions
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