Mustard pickle

Vegetarian
Mustard pickle
50 min.
20
95kcal

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If you're looking to add a tangy and flavorful twist to your meals, this mustard pickle recipe is just what you need! Perfect as an antipasti, starter, snack, or appetizer, it combines a delightful mix of vegetables in a zesty mustard sauce. The combination of baby onions, cherry tomatoes, cauliflower, cucumber, and capers, all soaked in a tangy malt vinegar and mustard powder blend, will instantly awaken your taste buds with its sharp and savory flavor profile.

The recipe is vegetarian, light, and packed with vibrant textures, making it an excellent addition to any meal. The preparation takes just 50 minutes, and with only a few simple steps, you'll have a jar full of homemade pickles that are bursting with mustardy goodness. What’s even better is that this mustard pickle can be prepared in advance, allowing the vegetables to marinate in the flavors for up to a week. With a shelf life of up to six weeks when kept in the fridge, it's the perfect way to enjoy pickles for a longer period without losing any of the taste or freshness.

Whether you're enjoying it on its own, with a hearty sandwich, or as a side to a main dish, this mustard pickle recipe is sure to impress your family and friends. Get ready to enjoy the perfect balance of spice, tang, and crunch that will have everyone asking for more!

Ingredients

  • 225 salt 
  • 450 onion quartered ( if shallots)
  • 225 cherry tomatoes 
  • 450 cauliflower florets 
  • 450 cucumber diced deseeded
  • tbsp caper 
  • 125 butter 
  • 25 flour plain
  • 500 ml malt vinegar 
  • 100 sugar 
  • tbsp turmeric 
  • 2.5 tsp ground mustard 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • colander

Directions

  1. Dissolve the salt in about 4 litres of water.
  2. Put the onions or quartered shallots, tomatoes and cauliflower in a large bowl and cover with the salted water. Cover with cling film and keep in the fridge or a cool place for 24 hrs.
  3. Drain the vegetables in a colander and tip them into a large preserving pan or flameproof dish.
  4. Add the cucumber and capers, and cover with 2 litres of fresh water. Bring to the boil and cook for 10 mins.
  5. Drain the vegetables and tip into a large bowl.
  6. Melt the butter in a saucepan, then add the flour and stir well to make a roux. Slowly add the vinegar, stirring all the time, and cook for a few mins until thickened.
  7. Add the sugar, turmeric and mustard powder, and season with black pepper.
  8. Pour over the vegetables and stir to combine. Pack the vegetables into sterilised jars (see tip below) and seal.
  9. Leave in the fridge for at least 5 days before eating, so that the vegetables can absorb all the mustardy flavours. Will keep in the fridge for 6 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Calories95kcal
Protein5.08%
Fat50.92%
Carbs44%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.2
Glycemic Load
4.92
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
3.8073912884878%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
1.13mg
Kaempferol
0.79mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
5.51mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:95.39kcal
4.77%
Fat:5.36g
8.24%
Saturated Fat:3.27g
20.46%
Carbohydrates:10.42g
3.47%
Net Carbohydrates:9.2g
3.35%
Sugar:7.01g
7.79%
Cholesterol:13.44mg
4.48%
Sodium:4422.48mg
192.28%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.2g
2.41%
Vitamin C:15.92mg
19.3%
Manganese:0.16mg
8%
Folate:24.82µg
6.21%
Vitamin K:6.12µg
5.83%
Fiber:1.22g
4.87%
Potassium:170.23mg
4.86%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
4.84%
Vitamin A:228.52IU
4.57%
Phosphorus:31.25mg
3.13%
Iron:0.55mg
3.03%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.02%
Magnesium:11.84mg
2.96%
Copper:0.05mg
2.72%
Vitamin B5:0.26mg
2.61%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.29%
Calcium:22.03mg
2.2%
Selenium:1.53µg
2.18%
Vitamin E:0.26mg
1.77%
Vitamin B3:0.32mg
1.58%
Zinc:0.21mg
1.42%