Brown pickled cauli?

[janeyo]

I didn't rinse them last year and they turned out really salty. Maybe I dind't add enough sugar... just goes to show it's not an exact science! Tril and error and make a note of what works and what doesn't for next year

[Snadger]

*jumps to attention



seriously tho, thanks Hilary

Has Hilary had a sex change?

[Hilary B]

*jumps to attention



seriously tho, thanks Hilary

It wasn't meant as a quiz, just a list of potential causes of problem!

[piskieinboots]

noooo sorry, I was just being silly (as usual) - your help is much appreciated

[annacruachan]

I have only ever pickled shallots, not cauliflower or beetroot, and always used my mum's method. Peel your shallots and pack into jar. Cover with malt vinegar and seal. No salting, no pickling vinegar, and they come out crisp and brown and lovely. Got some in the cupboard from 2 years ago and they are still great. Mmmm - perhaps I'll just...............!

[piskieinboots]

This from The Best of Mrs Beeton's Jams, Pickles & Preserves:
...Dark vinegars discolour he vegetables or fruit...

As I used Sarsons Pickling Vinegar which was the dark one - I'd say we have the answer

[Snadger]

This from The Best of Mrs Beeton's Jams, Pickles & Preserves:
...Dark vinegars discolour he vegetables or fruit...

As I used Sarsons Pickling Vinegar which was the dark one - I'd say we have the answer

I use the clear vinegar and things still discolour..........

[piskieinboots]

d'oh Snadger! that's that then back to the books

[Hilary B]

This from The Best of Mrs Beeton's Jams, Pickles & Preserves:
...Dark vinegars discolour he vegetables or fruit...

As I used Sarsons Pickling Vinegar which was the dark one - I'd say we have the answer

It may well be the reason for a colour change, but if the stuff goes soft as well, there is some other factor involved.....

I only ever use the dark, pre-spiced vinegar for 'ordinary' pickling (usually of onions/shallots), so I am used to the colour effect.

I would use a white pickling vinegar for cauli, if I could get one pre-spiced. I've never seen it around here....

[SarzWix]

Sarsons do Pickling Vinegar in both Brown and White, but round here only Morrisons stock both types.

[Snadger]

I usually use the clear Sarsons pickling vinegar, but I wait until it's 'Buy one.....get one free' in Tesco's!

I've just finished last years pickled carrot,shallot and Jalapeno's and they were only slightly discoloured but still crunchy and tasty!

This year I intend pickling my purple jalapenos, as much for good looks in the jar as anything........the green and red jallies kept there colour well so hope it's the same for the purple jobbies!

[piskieinboots]

.... for the purple jobbies!

been eating too much beetroot have you Snadger - oh I see, sorry