- Pour the distilled vinegar, white wine vinegar, 300ml water, salt, and white sugar into a pan and bring to the boil. Stir to dissolve the salt and sugar, set aside.
- Blanche the washed and trimmed green beans and asparagus in boiling water for a few minutes. Then, immediately plunge into cold water and set aside.
- Place the garlic clove and sliced chilli into a clean jar. Pack the blanched green beans and asparagus in an upright position, packed tightly together.
- Pour the brine into the jar over the ingredients, leaving a half inch gap from the top. Ensure the contents are covered. Tap the jar lightly to remove any bubbles. Seal the jar tightly with a lid.
- Allow the filled jars to cool at room temperature, then store in the fridge.
- Label and date each jar.
- Store the jars in the fridge. For maximum flavour, leave to pickle for at least 3-4 days before use; the longer you leave, the better the flavour!
- Keep refrigerated and enjoy within two months.
_________________________________________________________________
Top tips:
- This recipe will fill a 500ml jar. Increase the quantities for more than one jar.
- Pack in the vegetables tightly but without crushing, to ensure they stay put but do not float to the top of the jar.
- Using a 'clear' vinegar retains the colour of the brine, especially when pickling vibrant green vegetables, although red wine vinegar can be used for alternative flavour.
- Blanching and refreshing green vegetables before pickling helps retain their bright colour, although this isn't absolutely necessary.
- When using whole vegetables like beans, allow a few extra days for the pickling process before consuming for a better flavour.
- Save used pasta jars and jam jars for your pickling. Ensure they are thoroughly cleaned (sterilised in boiling water) before use.
- To wash vegetables, allow them to soak in a bowl of cold water with a teaspoon of salt, to remove dirt or bugs.
- Great to add to salads, stir fry's or as a side for many dishes.
- Between usage, be sure to tightly seal the jar to allow for the pickling process to continue.
_________________________________________________________________
Join our online community!
We love seeing the photos of your Dualit creations!
Share yours with us on Instagram and Facebook using the hashtag #BetterWithDualit
