Citrus Pickled Horseradish Recipes

PICKLED ARCTIC CHAR WITH HORSERADISH CREAM AND LEMON-MARINATED CUCUMBER

Steps:

• Thinly sliced whole wheat bread (about 3 by 3-inches wide), as needed
• To make the Arctic Char: Thinly slice the Arctic char into 1/4-inch thick slices and rub them with kosher salt. In a bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar, and ginger. Put the arctic char in the vinegar mix and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• To make the Lemon-Marinated Cucumber Salad: Using a Japanese-style mandolin, julienne the cucumber and transfer to a bowl. Add the lemon juice and peel, sugar, and dill. Season with sea salt, to taste.
• To make the Horseradish Cream: In a bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• To serve, spread the bread slices with the cream and top with the Arctic char and cucumber salad.

PICKLED HORSERADISH FOR CANNING

Steps:

• Prepare 4 half pints or 8 - 4oz jars and their lids/rings.
• In a non-reactive saucepan, combine the first three ingredients.
• Bring to a boil over medium high heat, stirring often until sugar and salt are dissolved.
• Add horseradish and return to a boil, keeping horseradish immersed in liquid; remove from heat.
• Pack hot horseradish and liquid into hot jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace by adding the hot liquid.
• Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace as necessary.
• Wipe rim; place lids and screw bands on fingertip-tight.
• Place jars in water bath canner and return water to a boil; process for 10 minutes.
• Remove jars from water and place on a cloth-protected counter to cool overnight.
• Check lids for seal; refrigerate or re-process any unsealed jars.