Pickled Carrots, Turnips, And Peppers


Course : Pickles
Serves: 1
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Ingredients:


1 cup distilled white vinegar

1 cup rice vinegar

2 3/4 cups water

2/3 cup sugar

8 slices peeled fresh gingerroot each the size of a quarter, crushed lightly with the flat side of a knife

2 cloves garlic -- crushed lightly

1 tablespoon dill seeds

1 tablespoon celery seeds

1 tablespoon salt

1 teaspoon mustard seeds

1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard

8 whole black peppercorns

4 medium carrots -- cut into 3 1/2-by 1/3-inch sticks

2 medium turnips -- (about 3/4 pound), peeled and cut into 3 1/2 by 1/3-inch sticks

2 medium red bell peppers -- cut into 3 1/2-by 1/3-inch strips
 

Preparation / Directions:


In a saucepan bring the vinegars and the water to a boil with the sugar, the gingerroot, the garlic, the dill seeds, the celery seeds, the salt, the mustard, and the peppercorns and simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes, or until the sugar is dissolved. Put the carrots, the turnips, and the bell peppers in a heatproof container, pour the vinegar mixture over them, covering them completely, and chill the vegetables, covered, overnight. The vegetables keep, covered and chilled, for 1 week. Makes about 5 cups. Gourmet February 1993


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