Recipe courtesy of Gustare Olive Oils & Vinegars
https://gustareoliveoils.com
Recipes
Spicy Pickled Winter Vegetables
Santorini Oregano
PREP TIME: 15-20 minutes
COOKING TIME: 5 minutes
SERVES/YIELD: 2 quarts
Brine
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 10 cloves garlic, peeled
- 2 cups Gustare Santorini Oregano Balsamic Vinegar
- 6 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 tsp. celery seed
- 1 tsp. coriander seed
- 1 tsp. mustard seed
- ½ tsp. black peppercorns
- 1 bay leaf, torn
Directions
In a medium saucepan bring 4 cups water to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and add the garlic. Cook for 5 minutes.
Add the Santorini Oregano balsamic and salt. Raise the heat and bring to a boil, stirring until the salt dissolves. Remove from the heat.
Divide the seeds and peppercorns between the jars.
Vegetables
Ingredients
- 6 young carrots, peeled and cut in half lengthwise
- 1 cup cauliflower florets
- 2 shallots, thickly sliced
- 6-8 whole dried red chilies (depending on how hot you like it)
- 2 quart-size mason jars with screw-top lids
Directions
Place 5 cloves in each jar and then pack the jars full of carrots, cauliflower and chilies.
Bring the brine back to a boil, pour it over the vegetables to cover completely, let cool, then cover and refrigerate.
The pickles will taste good in just a few hours and better after a couple of days. They’ll keep for about 2 months, refrigerated. Enjoy!