Pickled recipes
When you’ve had your fill of fresh tomatoes, cucumbers and stone fruits, take the flavours of late summer well into the cooler months by pickling and preserving the fruits (and veggies) of your labour. What to serve them with? Well if you’re not tempted to just nibble away, they can go great with pâtés, toasties and quick picky lunches.
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Pickled recipes
Giardiniera
Giardiniera are crunchy Italian pickles, commonly served in the north as an antipasti, that are incredibly moreish and simple to make.
Pickled recipes
Achar (spicy pickled vegetables)
Shu Han Lee shares a family recipe for achar. Once you've tried this incredible, addictive spicy pickle, you'll be eating it with everything.
Pickled recipes
Cucumber tsukemono (Japanese pickled cucumbers)
This crunchy cucumber pickle from Japan goes with everything and makes a great intro to the addictive world of pickling.
Miso recipes
Garlic misozuke (miso-pickled garlic)
Kenji Morimoto's easy garlic misozuke takes a few months to develop, but only five minutes to make and requires just two ingredients.
Pickled recipes
Cabbage asazuke (Japanese pickled cabbage)
Kenji Morimoto shares his easy recipe for cabbage asazuke. This light Japanese pickle has a fresh bite and makes a great intro to pickling.
Radish recipes
Spiced pickled radishes
Peppery radishes are beautiful when pickled, turning bright pink and retaining their satisfying crunch. Great in salads, or with cheese.
Rainy day recipes for summer
Fennel, cucumber and pepper pickle
This crunchy, fresh and zingy fennel and cucumber pickle has just a light spicing which makes it a true all-rounder. Serve it with cheese or charcuterie, spoon it into sandwiches or use it to top a burger.
Cabbage recipes
Smoky kale and carrot sauerkraut
Kale and carrots give cabbage sauerkraut extra vibrancy and flavour. If you’re new to fermenting, this recipe is a great place to start.
Tomato recipes
Confit tomatoes
If you’re looking for extremely tender and juicy tomatoes that will last longer than fresh, this easy confit tomatoes recipe is the answer.
Easy vegan recipes
Pickled cherry tomatoes
Pickling keeps cherry tomatoes juicy and balances their natural sweetness with lip-puckering sourness. Give this easy recipe a try!
30-minute meal recipes
Pickled blackberry and whipped feta tartines
These open sandwiches are topped with silky smooth whipped feta, piquant quick-pickled blackberries and peppery rocket leaves – a trio of flavours that come together in perfect harmony.
Pickled recipes
Breaded pickled shiitake mushrooms
These breaded mushrooms are crisp on the outside, but soft, sharp and sweet with umami notes inside. A real treat for Christmas parties.
September seasonal recipes
Pickled bramble martini
This pickled bramble martini is a hedgerow treat. Quick pickle blackberries in wine vinegar, then add a little of the liquor to a martini.
Runner bean recipes
Runner bean and apple chutney
Transform a glut of late summer veg into Gill Meller's runner bean and apple chutney. This tangy pickle will last you well into winter.
Plum recipes
British plum umeboshi
Umeboshi are Japanese pickled ume plums, which give a salty-sweet-sour kick to dishes. Can't get hold of ume? Try easy British plum umeboshi.
Pickled recipes
Pink pickled onions
Learn how to make pink pickled onions with this easy recipe. Use the bright pink, tangy onions to adorn burgers, salads and tacos.
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