Saffron Pickles Recipes

SAFFRON PICKLES

Steps:

• in a medium saucepan, heat vinegar, wine, saffron, sugar and salt to a boil.
• let it cool to room temp add sliced cucumbers to a large bowl, pour vinegar mixture over, cover and refrigerate overnight pickles keep for 2 weeks.

SAFFRON MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Bring water and saffron just to boil in heavy small saucepan. Remove from heat. Stir and let steep 15 minutes to release saffron color and flavor.
• Whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice and garlic to blend in small bowl. Gradually whisk in saffron water. Cover and store in refrigerator.

ZUCCHINI DILL PICKLES

Steps:

• If using 4" zucchini, halve lengthwise. If using 8" zucchini, halve crosswise, then quarter lengthwise. Place in a large bowl. Add 2 tablespoons salt and 4 cups ice. Add cold water to cover. Top with a plate to keep submerged. Let sit for 2 hours. Drain; rinse.
• Divide dill sprigs and next 6 ingredients between 2 clean, hot 1-quart jars; set aside.
• Bring vinegar, sugar, remaining 2 tablespoons salt, and 1 1/4 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan. Working in batches, add zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally, until khaki in color and slightly pliable, about 2 minutes. Using tongs, transfer zucchini to jars.
• Divide hot syrup between jars to cover zucchini, leaving 1/2" space on top. Wipe rims, seal, and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Allow at least a week to pickle before eating.