Simple Way To Prepare Jamie Oliver Quick Pickle Cucumber Food

EASY HOMEMADE PICKLE

Steps:

• Cut or slice up the veg into fine or chunky pieces, depending on what you're looking for. I quite like purposely cutting each veg differently - some diced, some into erratic chunks, some sliced delicately and some more thickly.
• Place all the veg in a sterilised airtight jar, add 125ml of water, along with the vinegar, salt, sugar and herbs and spices, if using. Close the lid and give it a good shake.
• Keep in the fridge for up to 8 weeks, or you can absolutely use it right away - it will start off tasting quite sharp and crunchy, then relax into itself over a period of a few weeks. This pickle is brilliant in sandwiches and salads, on a cheese board, or as a side to curries and stir-fries.

SIMPLE WAY TO PREPARE JAMIE OLIVER QUICK PICKLE (CUCUMBER)

Steps:

• This quick pickle recipe is simple and requires no special canning equipment!
• Combine coriander seeds, whole peppercorns, mustard seed, bay leaves, sugar, salt and white vinegar in a container with lid.
• Close the container and shake until sugar and salt dissolve.
• Slice cucumbers.
• Add 1 cup water to the brine mixture and tightly pack the cucumbers in jars.
• Add garlic, fresh dill and chili peppers (if desired).
• Pour the brine mixture over the cucumbers and tap the jars on the counter to release any air.
• Place the lids on the jars and close tightly and refrigerate.
• Refrigerate for at least 24 hours before tasting to check spice preference. The pickles will be ready in just a couple of days, but continue to gain in flavor. Lasts up to a month when kept refrigerated. *Recipe adapted from acouplecooks.com

SPICY CUCUMBER PICKLE

Steps:

• Cut the pickling cucumbers in half lengthways, and slice regular ones through the middle, then into fingers. Peel and finely slice the shallots.
• Put the cucumbers and shallots in a colander. Sprinkle over 2 teaspoons of sea salt. After 45 minutes, rinse well.
• Combine all the other ingredients in a pan and bring to the boil. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
• Fit the cucumbers snugly into a Kilner jar, then pour over the liquid. Seal and leave for at least 24 hours.

QUICK PICKLED CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Toss the cucumber ribbons with the salt in a colander. Leave for 15 mins then squeeze out any excess moisture with your hands and pat the ribbons dry with a tea towel.
• Mix the other ingredients together in a small bowl then stir in the cucumber.