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Grandma Harvested Fresh Medlars and Made Pickled for the Winter. Keep it for 1 Year

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Pickled Medlar

Cultural Context

Pickling has a long history in American cuisine, often used to preserve seasonal fruits and vegetables. Medlar, once popular in colonial times, has fallen out of favor but is experiencing a revival among food enthusiasts. Pickled medlar offers a unique blend of sweet and tart flavors, making it a delightful addition to cheese boards or as a condiment for meats. Today, it is celebrated for its unusual taste and versatility in modern culinary applications.

AmericanUSother
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 lbs medlar fruit
2 cloves garlic
2 bay leaves
1 chili pepper
1 cup celery, chopped
1 tablespoon salt
4 cups hot water
1 cup beetroot, diced
1 cup cabbage, shredded
1 cup grape vinegar

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

white vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: distilled vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity flavor while distilled vinegar is often cheaper.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey can provide a unique flavor, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

1

Harvest fresh medlar fruit.

2

Prepare garlic, bay leaf, chili pepper, and celery for pickling.

3

Add salt to the mixture.

4

Boil hot water and mix it with the other ingredients.

5

Combine beetroot and cabbage into the mixture.

6

Add more salt as needed to taste.

7

Pour in grape vinegar to enhance the flavor.

Cooking Techniques

pickling

Equipment Needed

saucepansterilized jarladlemeasuring cupsmeasuring spoons

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganplant-basedgluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Also Known As

Medlar PicklesPickled Loquat

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