Comments for My 2009 pickled chilli crop.

Apr 04, 2010
Rating

re pickling the chillis
by: sid

G'Day Brian!

I pretty much followed Nigel's good 'pickling solution' recipe/method for the long chillis.

http://www.chillies-down-under.com/pickling-chillies.html

Except I did'nt soak them in brine as suggested.

Instead I followed my mums method,blanching them in hot water for about a minute,drain,then pack them in the jars.
The long varieties sort of 'imploded' but soon reabsorbed the hot solution.
I also added handful of mustard seeds, black pepper and bay leaves to the pickling solution.

This method is the same as what I used...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qPfooB4x4Y&feature=related

I have'nt tasted the longer varieties yet because I'm hooked on the jalapeno pickles at the moment!!
Jalapenos turned out beautiful, not too crisp, not too soft, with a nice aroma,tangy chilli bite.

good luck with your pickling mate!
cheers
sid :D