From the book
Recipes
A dozen jars' worth from the book, one or two from most chapters. Read the whole recipe before you start, follow the steps in order, and taste in two weeks. Or tomorrow, depending on the pickle.
12 of 12 recipes
Classics
Traditional Dill Pickles
The classic, the original, the one that started it all. If pickles were a boy band, the cucumber pickle is the lead singer, and everyone else is backing vocals.
- Method
- Water-bath canned
- Ready in
- Ready in at least 2 weeks
Classics
Bread-and-Butter Pickles
For those who like a sweeter pickle, bread-and-butter pickles are a delightful treat. They're great on sandwiches, in salads, or straight out of the jar (we don't judge).
- Method
- Water-bath canned
- Ready in
- Ready in a few weeks
Creative
Pickled Beetroot
Pickled beetroot is vibrant, flavourful, and makes a stunning addition to salads, sandwiches, or as a side dish.
- Method
- Water-bath canned
- Ready in
- Ready in at least 1 week
Ferments
Sauerkraut
A classic fermented pickle, sauerkraut is simply finely shredded cabbage that has undergone lacto-fermentation. It's tangy, crunchy, and perfect as a side dish or sandwich topping.
- Method
- Fermented
- Ready in
- Ready in 1-4 weeks
Ferments
Kimchi
Kimchi is a spicy, flavourful Korean pickle made from napa cabbage and other vegetables. It's packed with umami and perfect for adding a kick to your meals.
- Method
- Fermented
- Ready in
- Ready in 3-7 days
Sweet & savoury
Pickled Pineapple
This unique pickle combines the sweetness of pineapple with a hint of spice, making it a fantastic addition to grilled vegetables, salads, or even desserts.
- Method
- Water-bath canned
- Ready in
- Ready in at least 1 week
Sweet & savoury
Pickled Onions
Zesty and crunchy, pickled onions are a versatile condiment that can elevate a wide range of dishes.
- Method
- Water-bath canned
- Ready in
- Ready in at least 1 week
Global
Mixed Vegetable Achar
Tangy, oil-and-spice-coated Indian achar: toasted mustard, fennel, and fenugreek wrapped around crunchy mixed veg. No special equipment or specialist grocer required.
- Method
- Fridge pickle
- Ready in
- Ready in at least 1 week
Global
Pink Pickled Turnips
Punchy Middle Eastern turnip pickles, turned vividly pink by a single small beetroot tucked into the jar.
- Method
- Fridge pickle
- Ready in
- Ready in 5-7 days
Small batch
Quick Pickled Radishes
A one-small-jar recipe for kitchens more "cosy" than "country house". Small batch, big flavour, and ready by tomorrow.
- Method
- Fridge pickle
- Ready in
- Ready in 24 hours
Small batch
Pickled Cherry Tomatoes
The recipe from the portable pickling kit: one small jar, a handful of cherry tomatoes, and a pinch of basil. Ready by tomorrow.
- Method
- Fridge pickle
- Ready in
- Ready in 24 hours
Gifting
Spiced Pickled Cranberries
A festive gift jar designed to look as good as it tastes - genuinely useful, impossible to regift without someone noticing, and it looks like you tried a lot harder than you actually did.
- Method
- Fridge pickle
- Ready in
- Ready in 3 days