Lightning Fast Garlic Sesame Pickles Recipes

HOUSEMADE HABANERO PICKLES

Steps:

• Put cukes, habaneros and garlic in a 5-gallon bucket.
• Meanwhile, bring vinegar, salt, pickling spice and 2 1/2 quarts water to a simmer in a large pot (do not boil). Pour into bucket.
• Let cool completely, refrigerated, then cover and continue to refrigerate 2 to 3 days more.

GARLIC-SESAME SPINACH

Steps:

• Cook 8 to 10 garlic cloves and a pinch of red pepper flakes in a skillet with vegetable oil until the garlic is golden. Add 10 cups baby spinach and cook until wilted; add a big splash of water and some salt. Top with toasted sesame seeds and drizzle with sesame oil.

HOMETOWN HONEY PICKLES

Steps:

• Add the cucumbers, onion and banana peppers to a clean glass quart jar.
• Add the vinegars, honey, salt, garlic, mustard seeds, peppercorns, turmeric, chile flakes and bay leaves to a saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the honey and the salt.
• Carefully pour the brine over the pickles, stopping 1/2 inch from the top. Let cool completely, then cover with a lid and refrigerate. The pickles will be ready to eat in a few hours but taste best after chilling overnight. Pickles will keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

GRILLED PICKLES

Steps:

• Drain a 24-ounce jar of pickle halves, reserving the brine. Pat the pickles dry; toss with 1 onion (cut into wedges) and some olive oil. Grill, turning, until marked, 3 to 4 minutes. Let cool, then pack into a jar and add the brine. Refrigerate until cold or up to 5 days.

CHOPPED PICKLES

Steps:

• Place the pickles in a small bowl and sprinkle with the vinegar. Add the dill and toss to combine.

QUICK PICKLES

Steps:

• Divide 12 ounces trimmed green wax beans and yellow wax beans, 1 seedless cucumber (cut into spears), 1 quartered Fresno chile pepper, 3 quartered garlic cloves and 1/4 bunch chopped dill between two 1-quart jars. Bring 3 cups water, 1 3/4 cups distilled white vinegar, 1/3 cup kosher salt, 1/4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cracked coriander seeds to a boil, then pour over the vegetables. Loosely screw on the lids. Let cool, tighten the lids and refrigerate until chilled, at least 4 hours.

QUICK VEGGIE PICKLES

Steps:

• Combine 1 3/4 cups water, 1 1/4 cups distilled white vinegar, 3 tablespoons sugar, 2 tablespoons kosher salt, 1 tablespoon each coriander seeds and yellow mustard seeds, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 bay leaf and 2 crushed garlic cloves in a saucepan and bring to a boil; simmer 2 minutes. Let cool. Cut 2 turnips into thin wedges and 3 carrots into sticks; put in a bowl or jar and pour in the cooled brine. Let sit 4 hours.

PICKLED GARLIC

Steps:

• Divide the garlic and bay between two 500ml jars. Pour the vinegar, sugar, salt, chilli flakes and coriander into a pan with 200ml water. Bring to a simmer and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Pour the liquid between the two jars and seal. Leave for a minimum of a week and up to three months in a dark, cool place. Serve with cured meats and cheese.

LIME PICKLES

Steps:

• Mix 2 gallons water and pickling lime together in a large bowl; add cucumbers and soak, stirring often, for 24 hours. Drain and thoroughly rinse cucumbers under cold water.
• Fill a large bowl with ice water and soak cucumbers for 3 hours; drain.
• Pour cold vinegar into a large pot. Mix sugar, pickling spice, salt, celery seed, cloves, and food coloring into vinegar until dissolved. Add cucumbers; let sit, 8 hours to overnight.
• Bring cucumber mixture to a boil; remove pot from heat.
• Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack cucumber mixture into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids and screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 15 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.