Mideastern Pickles Two Recipes Turnip And Cauliflower Recipe

Craving the incredible pickles you find in Middle Eastern restaurants? This recipe delivers! Learn to make two variations – tangy turnip & beet pickles and vibrant cauliflower & cabbage pickles – using authentic techniques. These recipes make large batches, perfect for sharing (or enjoying all to yourself!). Easily halved for smaller quantities. Get ready for a flavor explosion that will transform your meals!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 22.6 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Mideastern Pickles Two Recipes Turnip And Cauliflower

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How to Make Mideastern Pickles Two Recipes Turnip And Cauliflower

  1. **Turnip Pickles:**
  2. Scrub turnips thoroughly, removing any blemishes while preserving as much of the colored skin as possible.
  3. Peel and dice the beet into 1/4-inch thick, 2-inch pieces.
  4. Cut turnips into 1/4-inch thick, 2-inch pieces.
  5. Pack turnips and beet pieces into a large, sterilized jar, layering beet pieces every other layer.
  6. In a saucepan, combine 5 cups water, 2 1/2 cups white vinegar, and 2 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt.
  7. Heat the brine gently until the salt dissolves completely (just before boiling).
  8. Carefully pour the hot brine over the turnips and beets in the jar, leaving about 1 inch of headspace.
  9. Allow the jar to cool completely to room temperature.
  10. Refrigerate for at least 2 days before serving. Pickles will keep for several weeks.
  11. **Cauliflower/Cabbage Pickles:**
  12. Wash and cut cauliflower into bite-sized florets.
  13. Wash and shred or cut cabbage into 2-inch pieces.
  14. Layer the cauliflower and cabbage in a large, sterilized jar.
  15. In a saucepan, combine 6 1/4 cups water, 5 tablespoons kosher salt, 3 1/4 cups white vinegar, and 2 1/2 teaspoons curry powder.
  16. Bring the brine to a gentle boil, stirring until the salt and curry powder are dissolved.
  17. Carefully pour the hot brine over the cauliflower and cabbage in the jar, leaving about 1 inch of headspace.
  18. Allow the jar to cool completely to room temperature.
  19. Refrigerate for at least 2 days before serving. Pickles will keep for several weeks.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

55 g

Sugar

8g

Fat

0g

Carbs

1g

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