English Piccallili

 I recently purchased some Piccalilli at our local British Emporium. I really like it. 

It's used as an Accompaniment to Foods such as Fish, Cooked Vegetables, Sausages, Bacon, Eggs (Fried, Poached and Hard Boiled), Toast, Cheese and Tomatoes. It's usually used to accompany a Dish on a Plate rather than as a Bread Spread. It's popular as a Relish with Cold Meats such as Ham and Roast Beef.

I spent a great deal of time researching recipes to make it myself and here's my choice with the same ingredients that are in the one I bought.

Here's what you'll need:

Canning Jars

A  Large Pot to Boil the Jars

(CANNING TIP): Boiling Water should completely cover the Jars

Process for 10 Minutes.

Jar Lids should POP when removed from the Water, it let's you know the Jars are Sealed.

3 C Cauliflower Florets cut into very small pieces

1 C small diced Gherkin Pickles or Cornichons.

10 oz. Pearl Onions, peeled. (TIP: Boil them for 3 minutes, transfer to Ice Bath to stop the Cooking. When cool, slice off the Root End and Pinch to release the Peel.

2 TBS. Kosher Salt

3 C Malt Vinegar, divided.

3/4 C Granulated Sugar

3 TBS. Cornstarch

6 TBS Dry Mustard. I recommend Coleman's Mustard Powder.

3 TBS. Turmeric Powder

In a Large Mixing Bowl:

Cauliflower

Pickles

Onions

Sprinkle with Salt.

Stir to combine well

Cover with Plastic Wrap and allow to sit at room temperature overnight.

The Next Day:

Drain the Vegetables in a Colander and Rinse well with Cold Water.

Drain Well.

In a Small Bowl:

Cornstarch

Mustard

Turmeric

1 C Vinegar

Whisk Well and Set Aside.

In a Large Saucepan on Medium Heat:

2 C Remaining Vinegar

Sugar

Heat until Sugar has completely dissolved (2 minutes).

Add Cornstarch Mixture.

Whisk for 2 minutes until Bubbly and Thick.

Add:

Vegetables

Stir to combine well.

Heat on Medium for 10 - 12 minutes, stirring until the Cauliflower is tender.

Remove from Heat.

Transfer to Canning Jars.

Seal and Process in Boiling Water in a Large Pot.

Store at Room Temperature in a Pantry for up to 6-8 Weeks to allow Flavors to mix together.

Refrigerate after opening.

Enjoy! 

Peace in the Kitchen!