Pickling vinegar: Difference between revisions
No edit summary |
No edit summary |
||
| (6 intermediate revisions by the same user not shown) | |||
| Line 8: | Line 8: | ||
}} | }} | ||
<!-- /seo --> | <!-- /seo --> | ||
I've come to the rather simple and obvious conclusion that if the [[Pickling|pickling]] [[Vinegar|vinegar]] does not taste very nice, the [[Pickles|pickles]] probably won't either! | |||
Using [[Malt vinegar|malt vinegar]] as the base makes sense as it is relatively economical and it will do the 'donkey work' with the [[Pickle|pickle]]. Blending other [[Vinegars|vinegars]] and [[Spices|spices]] enhances the flavour of the finished [[Vinegar|vinegar]] and the addition of [[Sugar|sugar]] removes the harshness. | |||
[[Jaggery]] or other 'dark' [[Sugars|sugars]] such as [[Demerara|demerara]] and [[Muscovado|muscovado]] also adds a more interesting flavour than pure [[White sugar|white sugar]]. [[Honey]] would also be a good addition if you have a plentiful source available. | |||
As Autumn approaches again, I've been making lots of different [[Pickles|pickles]] and have been experimenting with the [[Pickling|pickling]] [[Vinegar|vinegar]] as I've found the commercial pickling [[Vinegars|vinegars]] rather harsh and uninteresting. | |||
{{recipesummary | {{recipesummary | ||
|DatePublished=25th September 2020 | |DatePublished=25th September 2020 | ||
|Author=Chef | |Author=Chef | ||
|ImageComment = | |ImageComment = | ||
|Servings = | |Servings = 6 | ||
|Difficulty = 1 | |Difficulty = 1 | ||
|TotalTime = 15 minutes | |TotalTime = 15 minutes | ||
| Line 21: | Line 25: | ||
|CookTime = 10 minutes | |CookTime = 10 minutes | ||
|TotalCalories = 96 | |TotalCalories = 96 | ||
|PortionCalories = | |PortionCalories = 19 | ||
|Image = [[Image:My Pickling spices.jpg| | |Image = [[Image:My Pickling spices.jpg|thumb|middle|none|alt=Electus]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
</table> | |||
< | <table class="wikitable" style="vertical-align: text-top; display: inline-table; margin: 1em 0em 1em 1em; background-color: #f7F7F7; width: 290px"> | ||
<tr><td colspan="2" style="text-align: center; background-color: #f7F7F7"> | |||
<span class="review"> | |||
<span class="reviewHeader"> | |||
====Best recipe review==== | |||
</span> | |||
''<span class="reviewTitle">Perfect for onions</span>'' | |||
<span style="line-height:180%"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span class="reviewScore">5</span>/5 </span> | |||
<span class="reviewDesc">This mix was perfect with my pickled shallots.</span> | |||
[[ | <span class="reviewAuthor"> [[User:Chef|Jerry, aka Chef]]</span></span> | ||
</tr></td> | |||
</table> | |||
[[Image:MaltVinegarIsCheap.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Malt Vinegar in bulk is not expensive!<br />5 litres for £3.25]] | |||
{{RecipeIngredients | {{RecipeIngredients | ||
| 300 ml [[Malt vinegar|malt vinegar]] | | 300 ml [[Malt vinegar|malt vinegar]] | ||
| 30 ml [[Balsamic vinegar|balsamic vinegar]] | | 30 ml [[Balsamic vinegar|balsamic vinegar]] | ||
| Line 58: | Line 69: | ||
| Use as required in you recipe, or just as a [[Condiment|condiment]]. | | Use as required in you recipe, or just as a [[Condiment|condiment]]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Servings=== | |||
350 ml of pickling vinegar | |||
===Variations=== | ===Variations=== | ||
This mixture suits my taste and also matches what I have available in my kitchen. Experiment with a variety of [[Vinegars|vinegars]] and [[Spices|spices]]- make small batches and taste test them as you go. You will easily find a [[Vinegar|vinegar]] that suits your taste. | This mixture suits my taste and also matches what I have available in my kitchen. Experiment with a variety of [[Vinegars|vinegars]] and [[Spices|spices]]- make small batches and taste test them as you go. You will easily find a [[Vinegar|vinegar]] that suits your taste. | ||
| Line 77: | Line 90: | ||
[[Category:Boiled or simmered]] | [[Category:Boiled or simmered]] | ||
<!-- footer hashtags --><code 'hashtagrev:12032020'>#vinegar #vinegars #pickles #maltvinegar #papertowel #picklesandpreserves #pickling #spices #sieve #jaggery #demerara</code><!-- / | <!-- footer hashtags --><code 'hashtagrev:12032020'>[[Special:Search/vinegar|#vinegar]] [[Special:Search/vinegars|#vinegars]] [[Special:Search/pickles|#pickles]] [[Special:Search/maltvinegar|#maltvinegar]] [[Special:Search/papertowel|#papertowel]] [[Special:Search/picklesandpreserves|#picklesandpreserves]] [[Special:Search/pickling|#pickling]] [[Special:Search/spices|#spices]] [[Special:Search/sieve|#sieve]] [[Special:Search/jaggery|#jaggery]] [[Special:Search/demerara|#demerara]] | ||
</code><!-- /footer hashtags --> | |||
Latest revision as of 10:00, 7 May 2025
I've come to the rather simple and obvious conclusion that if the pickling vinegar does not taste very nice, the pickles probably won't either!
Using malt vinegar as the base makes sense as it is relatively economical and it will do the 'donkey work' with the pickle. Blending other vinegars and spices enhances the flavour of the finished vinegar and the addition of sugar removes the harshness.
Jaggery or other 'dark' sugars such as demerara and muscovado also adds a more interesting flavour than pure white sugar. Honey would also be a good addition if you have a plentiful source available.
As Autumn approaches again, I've been making lots of different pickles and have been experimenting with the pickling vinegar as I've found the commercial pickling vinegars rather harsh and uninteresting.
| Pickling vinegar | |
|---|---|
 |
| Servings: | 6 |
| Calories per serving: | 19 |
| Ready in: | 15 minutes |
| Prep. time: | 5 minutes |
| Cook time: | 10 minutes |
| Difficulty: | 
|
| Recipe author: | Chef |
| First published: | 25th September 2020 |
|
Best recipe reviewPerfect for onions 5/5 This mix was perfect with my pickled shallots. |
5 litres for £3.25
Ingredients
Printable 🖨 shopping 🛒 list & 👩🍳 method for this recipe
- 300 ml malt vinegar
- 30 ml balsamic vinegar
- 20 ml Shaoxing cooking wine - basically an exotic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons jaggery - a small block
- 1 teaspoon juniper berries
- 6 clove buds
- 1 tablespoon mixed green and black cardomom pods
- 1 teaspoon Szechuan peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 3 dried red chillies
Method
- Add all of the ingredients to a suitable pan.
- Bring to the boil.
- Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Leave to cool completely.
- Filter through a paper towel over a sieve, if you have added any ingredients that might cloud the vinegar.
- Use as required in you recipe, or just as a condiment.
Servings
350 ml of pickling vinegar
Variations
This mixture suits my taste and also matches what I have available in my kitchen. Experiment with a variety of vinegars and spices- make small batches and taste test them as you go. You will easily find a vinegar that suits your taste.
Chef's notes
If you discover you've not made enough flavoured pickling vinegar to cover your pickles, just top the mixture up with normal malt vinegar.
I've found some of these vinegar mixes so good that once the pickles have been eaten, they are too good to discard, so I filter them again using a paper towel over a sieve and re-use them as exotic vinegars for salad dressings etc.
See also
Our [[:|full range of pickle and preserve recipes]].
Discover Cookipedia's Culinary Creations on Pinterest
Explore the vibrant world of Cookipedia through our Pinterest page! We've curated a stunning collection of recipes that highlight the beauty of home-cooked dishes. It's the perfect way to visually navigate our extensive recipe library and get inspired by the flavours we’ve shared over the years. Dive in and discover your next favorite meal—one picture at a time!
#vinegar #vinegars #pickles #maltvinegar #papertowel #picklesandpreserves #pickling #spices #sieve #jaggery #demerara