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.
Prep Time:24 hours
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:24 hours 20 minutes
Yield:4 pints1x
Category:Canning
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:British
Ingredients
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1 small head cauliflower, broken into florettes
4cups coarsely chopped green tomatoes1cup coarsely chopped celery2 large onions, coarsely chopped
2 red bell peppers, seeded and coarsely chopped
2 green bell peppers, seeded and coarsely chopped
1/4cupsalt1 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1 teaspoon whole allspice
1 1/4cupscider vinegar1 1/2cupswater2cups firmly packed brown sugar1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon turmeric
Dash of hot pepper sauce
Instructions
Chop vegetables using the coarse blade of a food grinder or in a food processor.
Combine vegetables and salt; cover and let stand overnight.
Drain off as much liquid as possible, pressing through a clean, thin white cloth if necessary.
Tie cinnamon, cloves and allspice in a cheesecloth bag.
Place vegetables, spice bag and remaining ingredients in a large pot. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
Ladle into clean, hot jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace; seal.