Ploughmans Pickle
Delicious Ploughmans Pickle is perfect as a snack and taste great served with any sharp Cheese and TRISCUIT Crackers!
Ingredients
- 16 oz malt or apple vinegar
- 2 cups water
- ⅓ cup lemon juice
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 ½ cups dark brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground allspice
- 1 tsp ground cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- 2 tsp salt
- 7 - 8 oz pitted dates chopped
- ½ medium cauliflower about 2 1/2 - 3 cups, finely chopped
- 2 onions finely diced
- 2 apples finely diced
- 2 zucchinis finely diced
- 20 cornichon Pickles
- 5 - 6 garlic cloves minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 - 3 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves or 1 - 2 tsp dried, optional
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium high heat, mix together everything from the vinegar through salt, bringing it to boil.
- Add in the remaining ingredients and reduce the heat to simmer. Continue to simmer 1 1/2 - 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Transfer into clean pint jars, leaving about a half inch room at top, wipe the rims clean if needed, and seal with lids.
- You can process in a water bath if desired, or store in refrigerator for 4 - 6 months.
- You can enjoy right away, but just like any pickle, it is best the longer you allow the flavors to blend together. I try to save opening a jar or two after about a month.
To Make the Appetizer:
- Enjoy your the ploughmans pickle, with your choice of sharp cheese and top off your favorite TRISCUIT Crackers, you can garnish with additional fresh Thyme leaves or fresh green sprouts.
- Enjoy!
