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Piccalilli

Piccalilli

Piccalilli is a type of British relish made from chopped vegetables and flavored with mustard and turmeric. It has a bright yellow color and a tangy, slightly spicy flavor profile.

Ingredients

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1 small head cauliflower, broken into florettes 4 cups coarsely chopped green tomatoes 1 cup coarsely chopped celery 2 large onions, coarsely chopped 2 red bell peppers, seeded and coarsely chopped 2 green bell peppers, seeded and coarsely chopped 1/4 cup salt 1 cinnamon stick 1 teaspoon whole cloves 1 teaspoon whole allspice 1 1/4 cups cider vinegar 1 1/2 cups water 2 cups firmly packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 teaspoon turmeric Dash of hot pepper sauce

Instructions

  1. Chop vegetables using the coarse blade of a food grinder or in a food processor.
  2. Combine vegetables and salt; cover and let stand overnight.
  3. Drain off as much liquid as possible, pressing through a clean, thin white cloth if necessary.
  4. Tie cinnamon, cloves and allspice in a cheesecloth bag.
  5. Place vegetables, spice bag and remaining ingredients in a large pot. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  6. Ladle into clean, hot jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace; seal.
  7. Process in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes.

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