Pickled Cauliflower Medley Food

HUNGARIAN HOT AND SPICY PICKLED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Combine vinegar, water, and salt together in a pot; bring to a simmer.
• Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack each jar 1/3 the cauliflower, 1 hot pepper, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 teaspoon mustard seed, 1 teaspoon peppercorns, 1 teaspoon coriander seed, 1 teaspoon dill seed, 1 teaspoon allspice berries, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and 1 bay leaf. Pour vinegar mixture into the jars, filling to within 1/2-inch of the top. Run a knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids and screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.

EASY PICKLED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Place cauliflower, onions, cucumbers and peppers in a large bowl. In another large bowl, mix ice water and salt; pour over vegetables. Let stand 4 hours., Rinse vegetables and drain well. In a Dutch oven, bring sugar, vinegar, celery seed, turmeric and cloves to a boil. Add drained vegetable mixture; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are heated through, 5 minutes., Pack hot vegetables and liquid into six hot 1-pint jars, leaving 1/2-in. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot liquid. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight., Place jars into canner, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 15 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

PICKLED CAULIFLOWER SALAD WITH CHANTERELLES AND FENNEL

Steps:

• Pickled cauliflower:
• Combine all the ingredients in covered container and refrigerate for at least 24 hours.
• Salad:
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• In a small baking pan add the mushrooms, oil, salt, and crushed red pepper, to taste, and toss to coat. Roast until the mushrooms are soft and golden around the edges, about 12 to 15 minutes
• Toss together the mushrooms, fennel, onion, arugula, fennel fronds, and pickled cauliflower in a large bowl. Toss with some big fat finishing oil and a little of the pickling liquid. Taste and add salt, if needed. The salad should be very flavorful without being soggy. Arrange on individual serving plates and serve.
• What a salad- it's springtime on a plate!
• The pickled cauliflower adds a lot to this salad but it is a MUST DO ahead. Also, a big batch of these can be made and reserved in the refrigerator

PICKLED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Wash the cauliflowers and break them into flowerettes.
• Scald, cool, and peel the onions.
• Mix the vegetables with the salt, add just enough water to cover, and let stand about 18 hours.
• Drain, rinse in cold water, and drain again.
• Dissolve the sugar in the vinegar, add the seeds and hot pepper and bring to a boil.
• Add the vegetables and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are barely tender.
• Pack the vegetables into hot jars, fill the jars with the boiling-hot liquid and seal.

SPICY PICKLED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Combine water, rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and turmeric in a saucepan. Simmer over low heat until sugar and salt have dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Place cauliflower florets in a bowl, toss with kosher salt, and set aside for about 30 minutes.
• Rinse cauliflower and evenly distribute cauliflower florets, chile peppers, garlic cloves, and black peppercorns among 3 pint-sized jars, pressing down so it's tightly packed. Pour brine into the jars, covering the cauliflower.
• Place the lids on the jars, move them to the refrigerator, and marinate for 2 to 3 days before serving. Flavor will be at its peak in about 1 week.

HOT PICKLED VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, add carrots sprinkle with 1/4 cup of pickling salt and cover with cold water.
• (Keep carrots separate or they will tint the cauliflower orange).
• Add cauliflower and jalapeño peppers in a separate bowl.
• Sprinkle with 3/4 cup pickling salt and cover with cold water.
• Let these set for 1 hour.
• Drain and rinse vegetables.
• Bring brine to a boil.
• Let simmer for 5 minutes.
• Sterilize 14 pint or 7 quart jars and lids.
• Into each hot jar layer the vegetables in order of:.
• Carrots, 2-3 red habanaros, cauliflower and 3-4 green jalapeños.
• (Repeat for quart jars).
• Top with hot brine (stir brine occasionally to distribute the garlic).
• Seal with hot lids and process in a hot water bath for 10 minutes.
• Let set for at least two week before using.