Branston Pickle Balsamic Vinaigrette Food

THE ALMOST ORIGINAL BRANSTON PICKLE RECIPE!

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients in a large saucepan and bring them to the boil.
• Then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the swede is cooked, but still remains firm, about 2 hours.
• Stir well to redistribute all of the vegetables.
• Bottle and seal in sterile and hot jars.
• Allow the pickle to age for a few weeks before using, this improves the taste and it will become more "mellow".
• Serve with cheese, ploughman's lunches, in sandwiches, with cold cuts and meats. This pickle is also wonderful when added to curries and stews.

SIMPLE BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Beat the vinegar in a bowl with the optional sugar, garlic, salt and pepper until sugar and salt dissolves. Then beat in the oil by droplets, whisking constantly. (Or place all the ingredients in a screw-top jar and shake to combine.) Taste and adjust the seasonings.
• Toss a few tablespoons of the dressing with the salad mix and desired salad ingredients, top with blue cheese and serve immediately.
• If not using dressing right away, cover and refrigerate, whisking or shaking again before use.
• Beat the vinegar in a bowl with the optional sugar, garlic, salt and pepper until sugar and salt dissolves. Then beat in the oil by droplets, whisking constantly. (Or place all the ingredients in a screw-top jar and shake to combine.) Taste and adjust the seasonings.
• Toss a few tablespoons of the dressing with the salad mix and desired salad ingredients, top with blue cheese and serve immediately.
• If not using dressing right away, cover and refrigerate, whisking or shaking again before use.

BRANSTON PICKLE

Steps:

• Cube the carrots and swede, and finely chop the garlic, dates, cauliflower, onions, apples, zucchini and gherkins.
• Combine all the ingredients except the colouring in a large saucepan and bring to the boil; reduce the heat to a simmer.
• Simmer until the swede is cooked through but still firm (about 1½ to 2 hours).
• Then add the liquid colouring until the colour is dark brown.
• Spoon into warm sterilized jars and seal.
• Leave for at least 3 weeks to let the flavours mature.

BRANSTON PICKLE BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Add water, vinegar, garlic, oregano, sugar, pepper, and salt ; whisk to combine.
• Whisking constantly, drizzle in oil in slow steady stream until combined.
• (Make-ahead: Refrigerate in airtight container for up to 1 week.