What makes piccalilli yellow

In the US, red peppers are a popular addition. Many American types of piccalilli are sweeter than their British counterparts, and tend to be red or green instead of yellow. Sweet piccalilli is also gaining popularity, with both traditional and sweet versions on sale. Homemade piccalilli will never compete with store-bought on time, and probably not on price either, though if you have a glut of vegetables from the garden and most of the other ingredients in your storecupboard it can work out very cheaply to make your own.

As well as cauliflower and onions, we've used courgettes and green beans here, both common additions. Makes enough for two g jars — the original Kilner jars are among the most reliable. Five great dishes to serve with piccalilli Raymond Blanc's ham hock terrine.

Veggie scotch eggs with piccalilli. Heston Blumenthal's gourmet hot dogs. Gorgonzola and red onion chutney scone loaf. Paul Hollywood's Irish rarebit.

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Dairy-free diet Popular diets Healthy meal subscriptions Best vegan protein powders. Home Recipes Easy piccalilli. Save recipe. Easy piccalilli. By Anna Glover. Mix well to make a paste. Heat the remaining ml vinegar, sugar, bay leaves and a pinch of salt until the sugar dissolves, then pour in the mustard vinegar mix, simmering and stirring for 5 mins until the mixture thickens.

Fold in the drained veg, heat for 1 min taking the edge off the veg, but still retaining a bite, then remove from the heat, and pack into three ml warm sterilised jars.

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