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 💛
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
ReplyDeleteHi Sandi. It's nice to hear from you. I hope you are feeling better and your hand is healing.
ReplyDeleteTake care.
Thelma xo