Ingredients 2 litres water 60 grams salt 1 cup white vinegar enough large gherkins to fill 2 off 500ml jars (with lids) 2 cloves crushed then chopped garlic tablespoon celery seeds tablespoon mustard seeds tablespoon dill seeds 2 tablespoons pickling mix teaspoon black peppercorns fresh dill, few sprigs finely chopped chilli (fresh) - optional - thinly sliced | |
Methodensure jars are perfectly clean / sterilised
cut gherkins in half (lengthwise)
cut gherkins in half again (so now 1/4) lengthwise
add salt to water and ensure dissolved
add vinegar to water and mix
set aside
holding each jar on its side, slide 1/4 gherkins lengthwise into jar,
depending on size of gherkins, you should get 2 levels
add half of spices into each jar
pour water/salt/vinegar into each jar filling to top
place lids on jars and shake / rotate ensuring spices mixed thru
place in refrigerator, leave to 2 -3 weeks before eating (can be eatned after 10-12 days)
Will keep for months in the refigerator
When serving ensure a clean utensil is always used to extract from the storage jar, otherwise you can contaminate them.
Enjoy