Pickled Pineapple Preserve Food

AWARD WINNING PINEAPPLE PRESERVES

Steps:

• Bring pineapple and sugar to a boil in a large saucepan and cook 20 minutes, stirring constantly until thickened or until the temperature reaches 220F on a thermometer (this is the jelling stage at sea level).
• Pour immediately into hot sterilized jars; wipe rims with a clean cloth, place lids and screw on bands fingertip-tight.
• Process jars in a water-bath canner for 5 minutes.
• Place jars on a clean towel.
• Cover with towel to prevent drafts and let cool undisturbed for 24 hours.

SPICY PICKLED PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Place the vinegar, sugar, jalapeno, salt and lime juice in a small sauce pot. Bring to a simmer stir until sugar dissolves, remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
• Place the pineapple and cilantro into a large jar.
• Pour the vinegar mixture over the pineapple, it should just cover the top slice.
• Seal and refrigerate at least 1 day before eating.
• Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Pineapple will become more tangy with time.

PICKLED PINEAPPLE PRESERVE RECIPE

Steps:

• Pour the vinegar and water in a large saucepan (you can also add the pineapple juice if you are using canned pineapple) and add the sliced red onion.
• Chop the canned pineapple into bite-size chunks and add them as well.
• Place this over medium-high heat and bring it to a gentle boil. Then add the sliced jalapeño.
• Stir well and add the freshly chopped cilantro. Season with the caster sugar (1 tbsp of sugar if you have already added the pineapple juice) and a pinch of salt to taste. Add more sugar if you want it to be extra sweet.
• Turn the heat off and let the pineapple cool down a bit in the vinegar. Then spoon the pineapple, onion and jalapeños in a sterilized glass jar and fill it up with the vinegar. Let the pickled pineapple cool down fully now at room temperature. Don't close the jar. Once it is cold, you can close the jar tightly. Let the pineapple marinate in the fridge for at least a week.

PICKLED COLLARD GREENS WITH PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Bring vinegars, onion, garlic, sugar, cayenne, bay leaf, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt to a simmer in a small saucepan, then remove from heat and let steep 15 minutes. Discard bay leaf.
• Meanwhile, cook collard greens in a large pot of well-salted boiling water until just tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander, pressing to squeeze out excess water.
• Transfer greens to a large bowl, then add pineapple and vinegar mixture and toss to coat. Cool to room temperature, tossing occasionally, about 1 hour.

EASY PICKLES

Steps:

• In a nonreactive stockpot over medium-high heat, bring the vinegar, water, sugar, salt, peppercorns and bay leaf (and chile flakes, if using) to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Add the cucumbers (or pineapple), then remove from the heat and let cool completely. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until serving. Drain before serving. (Pickles keep, refrigerated, about 2 weeks.)

PINEAPPLE PRESERVES

Steps:

• Combine ingredients in a saucepan. Simmer over low heat for 1 hour.
• Transfer to food processor or blender and pulse three short times. (just enough to chop but not puree).
• Return to saucepan and simmer for another 15 minutes or until thick enough to suit you.
• Go ahead and can preserve or store in clean glass jar in refridgerator.