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Pickled Gherkins
Gherkin - what a funny name isn't it?
:)
Ingredients:
As many small gherkins as you want
For 1 l water:
1.5 tbsp corser/sea salt
0.5 tbsp sugar
handful dill
handful black currant leaves
2-3 garlic cloves / halved
Add cold water in a big bowl and leave the gherkins there for 1 hour.
Cook the water with salt and sugar. Let it cool down.
In a large jar place some black currant leaves, some dill and garlic. Put 1 layer of gherkins on the top. Then add again black currant leaves, dill and garlic and put another layer of gherkins on the top. Do it as long as the jar is full. Add some black currant leaves on the top.
Add salt/sugar water.
Add salt/sugar water.
Leave it overnight in fridge.
G'day! These bring back so many wonderful childhood memories, TRUE!
ReplyDeleteI could go for one right now too!
Cheers! Joanne
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Thank you, Joanne. True, so many childhood memories :)
Deletelooks so refreshing and simple to make :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Man.
DeleteJust got my mama's pickle recipe and can't wait to make it. It's totally different from your dad's (sweet vs. sour). I love his simple recipe and it looks so beautiful in that jar! Bet it taste even better.
ReplyDeleteHave to try yours :P
DeleteThese look wonderful. I have never made pickles. Thinking I should definitely add that to my list this year. Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday!
ReplyDeleteThanks. Pickles are great side dish for all kind of food. You should really try it :)
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