Pickled Cauliflower

Name: Pickled Cauliflower
Total time: PT0D0H0M
Yield: makes 6 Pints
Ingredients: 3 tsp. coriander seeds; 1 1 ⁄ 2 tsp. turmeric; 1 1 ⁄ 2 tsp. cumin seeds; 1 1 ⁄ 2 tsp. black mustard seeds; 6 bay leaves; 6 dried chile de árbols, split; 2 lb. cauliflower, washed; 1 large carrot; 1 small red onion; 3 cups white wine vinegar (with at least 5 percent acidity); 6 tbsp. sugar; 6 tbsp. kosher salt

Serves
makes 6 Pints

ANDRÉ BARANOWSKI

Inspired by Eugenia Bone's recipe for cauliflower pickle, we added turmeric, cumin, chiles, and black mustard seeds to give the resulting dish a South Asian accent.

Ingredients

3 tsp. coriander seeds
1 ¹⁄₂ tsp. turmeric
1 ¹⁄₂ tsp. cumin seeds
1 ¹⁄₂ tsp. black mustard seeds
6 bay leaves
6 dried chile de árbols, split
2 lb. cauliflower, washed
1 large carrot
1 small red onion
3 cups white wine vinegar (with at least 5 percent acidity)
6 tbsp. sugar
6 tbsp. kosher salt

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Instructions

Step 1

Bring a 6-quart saucepan of water to a boil. Place 6 one-pint canning jars along with their bands and lids in the boiling water. After about 30 seconds, remove the lids from the water with tongs and transfer to a kitchen towel on the counter. After about 10 minutes, use tongs to transfer the jars and bands to the kitchen towel and let air-dry.

Step 2

When the jars are dry, add 1⁄2 tsp. coriander seeds, 1⁄4 tsp. turmeric, 1⁄4 tsp. cumin seeds, 1⁄4 tsp. black mustard seeds, 1 bay leaf, and 1 dried, split chile de árbol to each jar.

Step 3

Bring a 4-quart saucepan of salted water to a boil. Cut cauliflower into 1" florets. Peel and slice the carrot into 1⁄8"-thick coins. Halve and thinly slice the onion.

Step 4

Boil the cauliflower and carrots for 3 minutes; drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add the onion and stir to combine. Divide the vegetables between the jars, leaving about 3⁄4" of space at the top of each jar.

Step 5

In a 4-quart saucepan, bring 4 cups water, sugar, and salt to a boil over high heat, whisking occasionally to dissolve it, about 5 minutes.

Step 6

Pour the vinegar solution into the jars, leaving 1⁄2" of space below each rim. Wipe the rims of the jars with a hot damp towel. Cover and seal each jar with a lid and screw the bands on tightly.

Step 7

Place the jars in a large pot fitted with a rack; pour in enough water to cover the jars by at least 3". Bring to a boil over high heat; boil for 15 minutes. When using this recipe at altitudes of 1,001 to 6,000 feet, add 20 more minutes of processing time; above 6,000 feet, add an additional 5 minutes. Turn off the heat; let sit for 5 minutes.

Step 8

Using tongs or a rubber-handled jar lifter, transfer the jars to a kitchen towel on the counter; let cool for 6 hours. Store cauliflower in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year. Refrigerate after opening.