Monday, August 30, 2021

Old Fashioned Mustard Pickles

 

I had a good crop of cucumbers this
 year and decided to use them up 
making some pickles.

These Mustard Pickles are my favourite.
The combination of dry mustard and 
 turmeric add colour and flavour to any dish.

Great as a side dish, on hamburgers, 
hotdogs also delicious on a sandwich.




I adapted this recipe from Bernardin.com

I updated my recipe in 2022 adding
 celery seeds and cauliflower.

Ingredients
14 cups chopped up cucumbers, (about 9 cucumbers) 
1 red pepper finely chopped  
1/2 head cauliflower into bite size pieces.
6 cups onions finely chopped

1/4 cup pickling salt
3 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup dry mustard 
1tsp celery seeds
1 tbsp ground ginger (optional
I'm allergic to ginger so I don't use it.) 
1 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 cup water
2 cups white vinegar
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Instructions:

Peel cucumbers.  
Cut in half lengthwise, 
using a spoon, remove seeds.



Cut cucumbers in 1/2 inch cubes.
Finely chop the peppers and onions.

 In a large glass or stainless steel container, 
combine the cucumbers, cauliflower,
 peppers and onions.
 Sprinkle with the 1/4 cup pickling salt.
Let stand 1 hour. 
Rinse with cool water and drain. 


In a large stainless steel saucepan, combine
sugar, flour, dry mustard, ginger and turmeric.
Gradually blend in water and vinegar, bring
to a boil, stirring constantly. 
Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.



Combine the  drained cucumber, peppers and 
 onion mixture with the above sauce 
and return to a boil, stirring constantly. 
Cook about 5-10 minutes, or until
vegetables are tender to your taste.
Do not overcook or they will become mushy. 


Ladle hot mixture into sterilized jars
 within 1/2 inch from the top.



From the garden.


To view my previous blog on Cucumber Relish,
click here.


Thanks for your visit 💛

2 comments:

  1. Hello Thelma! I have been on a blog break but I was looking through my list and lo and behold, you had shared your mustard pickles. I haven't made them in years {because I need help to cut everything up} but my hubby is retired now so he will be helping me this year. Your pickles look simply marvellous! I have always used mine on hot dogs, hamburgers, sandwiches, as well as a side dish with a nice meal. You have inspired me to get them made this year, so thank you! I hope you are enjoying your summer. Hugs...Sandi

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  2. Hi Sandi. It's nice to hear from you. I hope you are feeling better and your hand is healing.
    Take care.
    Thelma xo

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