Great additions to your holiday relish trays. Enjoy!
Pickled Vegetables
About 3 cups vegetables, trimmed, peeled and sliced if necessary (asparagus, zucchini, carrot, onion, cucumber, beet etc)
3 garlic cloves, peeled
½ tablespoon spice seeds (such as mustard, dill, coriander or celery)
2 T.fresh thyme, dill or rosemary
1 cup vinegar
¼ – ½ cup water
¼ cup sugar
Blanch vegetables in boiling water for about 1 minute, until brightly colored, then chill immediately. Transfer the blanched vegetables and garlic to a clean jar (or jars, or other sealable containers), top with spices and herbs and set aside.
Combine remaining ingredients in a large sauce-pan over medium heat. Cook until the mixture comes to just under a boil. Pour mixture directly over vegetables and seasonings. Allow to cool to room temperature, cover and refrigerate. Store refrigerated for at least 48 hours and for up to 1 month.
Northerly Nosh 