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Best 30 Minute Piccalilly Recipe | Simple. Tasty. Good. (1)Can you really make piccalilly in 30 minutes? Absolutely, sure thing! Are you still not convinced? Then you should definitely check out my homemade piccalilly recipe…

This is a quick and easy recipe for rustic homemade pickles, a great match for pork roast or cheddar cheese!

My homemade piccalilly recipe, yum!

I am fond of anything pickles.

Honestly, when I am not feeling too well and my stomach is turned upside down, a spoonful of pickles is the best medicine ever.

Homemade Pickles

But how about making pickles myself?

I have made piccalilly from scratch before and it was amazing.

But because I can’t find any raw silverskin onions here in Spain I stared thinking about a shortcut.

And that is how I came up with this quick and easy piccalilly recipe that contains pickled gherkins and silverskin onion, raw cauliflower and a bunch of flavorful spices.

This one is ready in 30 minutes!

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Best 30-Minute Homemade Piccalilly Recipe

I love this pickles in combination with fries, cold cuts (especially with cheddar cheese), hot dogs and roasted lamb or pork…

Or have a look at my sizzling pan friedpork chops in piccalilly and cream sauce!

The famous Crosse and Blackwell cream sauce, perfect for a juicy golden pork chop. I also love to add a tablespoon of this piccalilly pickles to a fresh steak tartare, that will brighten it up even more!

Crosse & Blackwell

I made this recipe in my KitchenAid Cook Processor but a large saucepan will also work of course, same method goes for both recipes!

Are you looking for the Cook Processor recipe?

Then just scroll down to the second recipe below.

Enjoy!

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30-Minute Homemade Piccalilly Recipe

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: English

Servings: 6 (2 cups)

Calories per serving: 89 kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 oz small cauliflower florets (170 g)
  • 3,5 oz pickled silverskin onions (100 g)
  • 3,5 oz pickled gherkins (100 g), sliced
  • ½ cup white wine vinegar (120 ml)
  • 1 cup vegetable stock or water (240 ml)
  • 1 tbsp caster sugar
  • 2 tsp ground turmeric or curcuma
  • 1 tsp strong mustard
  • 1 small garlic clove peeled
  • 4 small bay leaves
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves
  • pepper
  • salt

Instructions

  1. 1. Add the cauliflower florets,silverskin onions, sliced pickled gherkins, bay leaves, garlic clove and cloves to a large saucepan.

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  2. 2. Then add the mustard, grated ginger, ground turmeric (or curcuma), caster sugar, butter and a pinch of cinnamon. Season with a dash of pepper and salt.

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  3. 3. Pour in the vegetable stock (or water) and the white wine vinegar.

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  4. 4. Place the pan over medium-high heat and bring the ingredients to a good boil. Put a lid on the pan and let it all cook for about 10 minutes. Then add the cornstarch to the pan.

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  5. 5. Stir and cook the piccalilly for another 5 minutes or until it has thickened a bit. Stir regularly. Then take the pan off the heat and let the piccalilli cool down a little.

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  6. 6. Scoop the piccalilly pickles into a sterilized jar or container and seal it once the pickles has cooled down completely. I prefer to let the pickles marinate for at least one week before opening. Once opened, store the jars in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

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Easy Homemade Piccalilly Recipe

Here is how to prepare this piccalilly recipe in the KitchenAid Cook Processor then!

This homemade piccalilly is not entirely from scratch. I could not find any raw cucumber and silverskin onions so I used the pickled version instead. Which again makes it very easy to prepare this quick piccalilly!

I once made piccalilly from scratch long time ago.

I let the raw silver skinonions, cucumber and cauliflower florets soak in a bunch of coarsesalt overnight. That is the only difference.The rest of the ingredients stay the same really, only the cooking time is just a tad longer.

KitchenAid Cook Processor

I prepared this delicious pickle sauce in my KitchenAidCook Processor.

But I did adapt the cooking time of the STEW program that I am using here to make sure that the cauliflower stays crunchy.

It is up to you if you cook it a little longer or not.

Your call!

Enjoy!

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Quick 15-Minute Homemade Piccalilly Recipe

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

30 mins

Make piccalilly in 30 minutes? Check out my homemade piccalilly recipe...

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: English

Servings: 6 (2 cups)

Calories per serving: 89 kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 oz small cauliflower florets (170 g)
  • 3,5 oz pickled silverskin onions (100 g)
  • 3,5 oz pickled gherkins (100 g), sliced
  • ½ cup white wine vinegar (120 ml)
  • 1 cup vegetable stock or water (240 ml)
  • 1 tbsp caster sugar
  • 2 tsp ground turmeric or curcuma
  • 1 tsp strong mustard
  • 1 small garlic clove peeled
  • 4 small bay leaves
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves
  • pepper
  • salt

Instructions

  1. 1. Add cauliflower florets, silverskin onions, sliced pickled gherkins, bay leaves, garlic clove and cloves to the bowl of the Cook Processor fitted with the StirAssist.

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  2. 2. Then add the mustard, grated ginger, ground turmeric (or curcuma), sugar, butter and a pinch of cinnamon. Season with a dash of pepper and salt.

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  3. 3. Also add the vegetable stock (or water) and white wine vinegar.

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  4. 4. Close the bowl of the Cook Processor and select STEW P11. Press Start to activate the program. After Step 1, add the cornstarch to the bowl.

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  5. 5. Close the lid and adjust the cooking time of Step 2 to 5 minutes (instead of 15 minutes). Press Start to activate Step 2. Once the program has finished, press cancel to exit the keep warm mode. Then let the warm piccalilly pickles cool a little.

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  6. 6. Scoop the piccalilly pickles into a sterilized jar or container and seal it once the pickles has cooled down completely. I prefer to let the pickles marinate for at least one week before opening. Once opened, store the jars in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

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Homemade

Making this piccalilli pickles was so much fun!

This is a quick and easy recipe for rustic homemade pickles, a great match for pork roast or cheddar cheese!

But it is not the first time that I try my hand at making something like this.

Another delicious topping that you should definitely try out is my 5 minute sweet pickle relish

Yes, that one is even easier to make.

Because there is absolutely no cooking involved whatsoever! All you need is a good blender. Put all the ingredients in it and give it a good blitz.

Perfect.

Perfect Taco & Hot Dog Topping

I love the cinnamon flavor in that sweet relish.

And therefore I would also serve it with cheddar cheese, I think that it is a good match as well.

Another way to use the relish, is as a topping for tacos and hot dogs.

Take a look at the recipe and give it a try!

How do you spell it by the way?

Piccalilly or piccalilli recipe?

I am not a Gordon Ramsey or a Jamie Oliver, but I do think thatmy piccalilli relish recipe rocks!

Enjoy!

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FAQs

What do people eat piccalilli with? ›

British piccalilli

It is used as an accompaniment to foods such as sausages, bacon, eggs, toast, cheese, and tomatoes. It is eaten as a relish with cold meats such as ham and brawn, and with a ploughman's lunch. It is usually made in the autumn, when pickling onions become available.

What meat goes with piccalilli? ›

Corned beef became popular during and after World War II as rationing limited the availability of fresh meat. Method: Layout wholemeal bread in a rectangle of 8 slices on a chopping board (2 rows of 4).

What does piccalilli taste like? ›

Piccalilli is simply a yellow-colored relish consisting of vegetables including cauliflower, pearl onions, cucumbers, capers, and spices, with a tangy vinegary taste.

What is the difference between mustard pickle and piccalilli? ›

Piccalilli is also called mustard pickle or English Piccalilli. In the Netherlands, it is called piccalilly. It is a typical English mustard pickle, which is originally from India. You can find different versions of piccalilli recipes in the Netherlands and the United States.

Is Piccalilli good or bad for you? ›

The preserving process in Piccalilli creates beneficial bacteria to aid digestion. Nutritional powerhouses packed with health-boosting vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, these much-loved classics give the faddy superfoods of the moment a good run for their money.

What is really proper Piccalilli? ›

This rich, crunchy Piccalilli is made from chunky vegetables, including cauliflower, red and green peppers, courgettes, tomatoes, cucumbers and onions, all preserved in a spicy mustard sauce. It has been handmade in small batches to a traditional recipe in Healey, North Yorkshire.

How long does piccalilli last in the fridge? ›

Once open, keep in the fridge and use within four weeks.

What is the nickname of piccalilli? ›

Piccalilli was also known as Indian pickle and English Chow Chow [Simmonds (1906)]; [tradecards (18c.)]. Mason and Brown suggest that this pickle was introduced in the middle of the eighteenth century, and that its name was probably a play on 'pickle'.

Can you put piccalilli on a burger? ›

Method: Place the oats, cheese, onion,and salt and pepper into a mixing bowl and stir well. Add the Calder's Kitchen Piccalilli and the egg and stir the mixture to combine everything together.

Who made the original piccalilli? ›

Piccalilli originated in England. The first written recipe appears to be Lady Anne Blencowe's. In 1694 she wrote down a recipe that she called “to pickle lila”, which she in turn accredited to Lord Kilmore. "The great thing about piccalilli is that it is a very adjustable and forgiving condiment.

What's the difference between piccalilli and chow chow? ›

Chowchow appeared in many early Southern cookbooks as "piccalilli '' and "Indian pickle," likely because this Southern relish closely resembles the British condiment called piccalilli, although piccalilli is typically heavier on mustard, more yellow, and contains other vegetables.

How to use up piccalilli? ›

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Which pickle is used in Subway sandwich? ›

The sandwich includes new Honey Mustard and thicker dill pickles./Photo courtesy of Subway. You know pickleball has made it as a sport when Subway ties a sandwich to it.

What are the ingredients in Hayward's Piccalilli? ›

Vegetables (43%) (in varying proportions: cauliflower, onions, pickles), water, sugar, acetic acid, alcohol, vinegar, modified corn starch, rice flour, turmeric, mustard flour, red peppers dried , salt, spices, acetic acid. Contains sulfites.

What is the best pickle for pickling? ›

A: We want small pickling varieties, about the size of your thumb: Kirby, Gherkin, Mini-English (a new hydroponic variety found year round in larger supermarkets and big-box clubs). Skip the big, fat common varieties used for salads.

How do you serve Piccalilli? ›

Enjoy as a side serving with cheese or meat dishes, but also with potatoes, vegetables and salads. Our classic Piccalilli makes the best sandwich or toastie filler or can be added as a tasty cooking ingredient.

What do you eat dill pickles with? ›

Sandwiches love them, hamburgers love them, cheeses love them, and we love them. Whether they are dill pickles, sweet pickles, or spicy pickles, they all make the good healthy snacks list for any occasion.

What do Americans eat pickle with? ›

Usage
  • Pickles are used most often as a sandwich accompaniment.
  • They also are popular eaten as a snack right from the jar.
  • Pickles and pickled peppers also are a convenient and versatile recipe ingredient. They add fast flavor to salsas and sauces, sandwiches, soups, appetizers, main dishes and more.

What goes well with pickled food? ›

A pickle next to a sandwich, alongside charcuterie on a cheeseboard, sliced on top of a hamburger, fried with creamy ranch, and chopped into relish on a hotdog. These classic pickle pairings have stood the test of time, and even the pickle skeptics welcome pickles in these cases.

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