Armenian Sweet And Sour Garlic Pickles Recipes

ARMENIAN SWEET AND SOUR GARLIC PICKLES

Steps:

• Place the peeled garlic in a sterile glass jar and add the salt and sugar. Cover and shake to mix. Let stand on the counter for 1-2 hours shaking every now and then to get the garlic to start to break down and give off its liquid.
• Heat the pomegranate juice and the vinegar in a small saucepan to bring to a boil.
• Add the peppercorns, the sliced or torn chili peppers and the dill to the garlic and then top off with the pomegranate juice and vinegar mixture.
• Cover and shake well.
• Store refrigerated for at least 2 weeks before eating.

ARMENIAN PICKLES (TOURSHI)

Steps:

• Sterilize 8 large mouth quart jars and lids.
• Prepare vegetables and divide among eight quart jars .I use raw vegetables because I like the crunch. Stuff jars tightly with vegetables, adding carrots and green beans into the corners, pushing down with a wooden spoon. Put two sprigs of dill and two cloves of garlic in each jar with one or more teaspoons of pickling spice, to taste.( I use about 1-1/2 tsps.) Add one or more hot peppers to each jar if you like spicy pickles.
• Boil water, vinegar, salt and turmeric.
• Pour into each jar to fill and seal.
• Store in a cool dry place for four to six weeks.

SWEET AND SOUR PICKLES

Steps:

• Bring vinegar, brown sugar, cloves, star anise, salt, mustard powder, mustard seeds, peppercorns, and 2 cups water to a boil in a medium pot over high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 10 minutes.
• Place squash in a heatproof resealable container or jar (divide among several containers if necessary). Pour hot brining liquid over squash. Let cool to room temperature, then cover and chill at least 2 hours before serving.

BEST EVER SWEET PICKLES

Steps:

• In a large nonreactive bowl, combine cucumbers, onion and salt. Cover with crushed ice and mix well. Let stand 3 hours. Drain; rinse and drain thoroughly., In a Dutch oven, combine sugar, water, vinegars, mustard seed, celery seed and peppercorns. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Add cucumber mixture; return to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 4-5 minutes or until heated through., Carefully ladle hot mixture into 4 hot wide-mouth 1-pint jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Add 3 garlic cloves and 1 bay leaf to each jar. Remove air bubbles and, if necessary, adjust headspace by adding hot pickling liquid. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. , Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.