How to make pickle at home

The word pickle comes from Dutch "pekel" or northern German "pokel" which means salt or brine, the two key elements of pickling. Back in those times pickling was a necessity to save food for out-of-season or long journeys especially by sea as it was the best way to preserve food for a longer period of time. However, the pickling process made the preservation of food a lot easier and more convenient to take along on long journeys to feed the hungry sailors. It was liked because of its flavors and also because it was a tummy-filling food. It also provided food for families in the cold weather.

The sharp flavors of pickle added tempting flavors to the bland bread-and-potatoes. It was more liked in the cold-weather countries because it provided food throughout winter. For a long period, it was an autumn custom for Ashkenazim to fill barrels with cucumbers, beets, and shredded cabbage. The mixture was left to ferment in a hot place for many weeks, it was afterward relocated to cool, dark cellars. The pickles would last through the long cold winter till spring until new crops were available.

During the 1850s home pickling was made more convenient and cleaner than before, It all happened after the invention of two important inventions. A Scottish chemist named James Young created Paraffin Wax which was used to seal the lids of the pickle jars to maintain the quality of the freshness of pickles. Furthermore, the second invention was the Mason Jar invented by John Mason. Mason jars were big and heavy jars made of thick glass to prevent the pickles from the effects of temperature during canning or packaging procedures. These two inventions played an important role in the making and preservation of pickles.

There are so many variations in pickles. You can choose any vegetable or fruit you like. Vegetables common in pickling are red or green chilies, radish, cucumber, dill, turnip, mustard leaves, greens, fresh beans, carrots, etc. Furthermore, some common fruits used in pickling are mangoes, grapes, peaches, tomatoes, apples, crab apples, plums, pears, currant, and olives. We will be discussing recipes step-by-step of how to make sweet pickles and some easy pickle recipes using the above fruits and vegetables.

Also, you can use any vegetable or fruit of your choice. But most of the pickling ingredients are the same. Let's check out and answer how to make pickles at home with some basic ingredients that can help to make the best pickle recipe at home below:

• Preparation Time: 30 min
• Cooking Time: 2 hrs
• Total time: 2 hrs 30 min
• Servings: 7-8
• Cuisine: Continental
• Type: Pickles
• Calories: 30 cal

Pickling variations almost have the same steps. Whether you are pickling any fruit or vegetable the basic ingredients will remain the same. Ingredients can be added or removed according to the need of the recipe.

Cleanliness must be the first priority in cooking. Furthermore, to make sure you are observing the sanitation, wash your hands properly with soap and dry them with a clean kitchen towel. Moreover, all your utensils must be cleaned properly and left to be air-dried completely or use a clean kitchen towel. Also, gather all the ingredients and tools you will be needing to make a sweet lime pickle.

Ingredients:

• 7-8 limes
• 9-10 cloves of garlic
• 7-8 dried red chilies
• Piece of ginger
• 1/2 cup vinegar or as required
• oil
• 9-10 curry leaves
• Turmeric powder
• Asafoetida
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 200 gms jaggery

Tools

• A big bowl
• Electric blender
• Cutting board
• Strainer

Cucumbers that are pickled in brine, vinegar, or any other prickling solution are called pickled cucumbers. Pickled cucumbers are available year-round with the peak seasons in the summer. Pickled cucumbers are often part of mixed pickles. Pickled cucumbers are liked in wraps and burgers as they add a sour taste to the food.

Ingredients

• 200 ml white vinegar
• 4 TBSP caster sugar
• 2 Tsp yellow mustard
• 2/3 cup of water
• Cucumbers
• A pinch of chili flakes

Tools

• Wooden spatula
• Saucepan
• Cutting board
• Knife
• Jars

There are a lot of variations in pickles and so in the ways to make one! The easiest recipe is fried pickles. Furthermore, for fried pickles, there is no such restriction on which pickle to use. Also, you can use any pickle of your choice. It's a must-try recipe, let's check out how to make fried pickles at home.

Ingredients

• Pickled cucumbers
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/a teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• Oil for frying

Tools

• Bowl
• Saucepan
• Paper towel
• cutting board

To conclude, from the Korean kimchis to USA's Pickled cucumber pickles are loved all around the globe. However, in desi countries like India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan Mango and carrot pickles are the favorite. people like to add these to their Daal chawal (rice or lentils) or Pulaows etc. Apart from taste pickles also have lots of health benefits. Also, the bacteria that are found in pickles are very good for human health.

Making pickles is easy for everyone. you just need to decide what vegetable or fruit you are going to use. measure the ingredients properly and the most important thing is cleanliness. Your ingredients, hands, and utensils should be clean and dried, or else the pickle will rot in a very few days. to save it from rotting it's better to use gloves while assembling the pickle. I'm sure our recipes will also help you in making some best pickles.