Almost all of my cookery books are in storage at the moment, and as we've just run out of Branston pickle I'd love a recipe for making something similar. Husband is a big Branston fan, and I had absolutely no idea of how much I would miss it once it was gone - there's nothing similar available here in Croatia.
Thanks in anticipation.
Hi Bib and welcome to the forum. I'm not going to be any help to you whatsoever because I must say I cannot suffer Branston pickle. I love chutney and piccalilli (can't spell it), but could never like Branston. My son absolutely adores it.
However there are lots of clever people on this site and I am sure you will get some help. Good luck.
Old teachers never die, they just lose their class
Hi bib - and warm welcome!
Try this one:
http://www.cookipedia.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Bransto.....kle_recipe
I haven't tried it, but if you would like to make it and then let us know how it works out - brill !!
this recipe looks fab BS but perhaps a little complicated to find all the ingredients in Croatia.
I have a recipe for a simple courgette chutney that is close enough I think to double up as Branston
Its a combination of several recipes
1kg courgette chopped fine into very small squares
500g onions , peeled and diced small
500g tomatoes peeled and chopped finely
500g apples peeled, chopped and cored
300g sultanas/ raisins (whatever you can source)
500g soft brown sugar
1 head of garlic, chopped finely
lge piece of ginger chopped finely
600ml cider vinegar (any vinegar can be used but I always use cider)
1 tsp cayenne pepper
pinch of salt and pepper
It is really important to chop all the ingredients finely - it takes ages but gives good end results
place all of the ingredients in a large pan and bring to the boil stirring all of the time,
simmer for about 2 hours until the mixture is glossy, thick and well reduced; it is ready when if you draw a spoon through the mixture and can see the base of the pan momentarily
Place in sterilized jars (see instructions on this site) . Jars need to have plasticized lids inside to stop the metal reacting to the vinegar.
HAPPY COOKING
Shelley
Predictably, I couldn't wait a full month before trying the pickle, so we had some today with a cheese ploughmans, and very nice it was too. I'd labelled the jars "Branston-ish" but I'd say it's actually more "Pan Yan-ish" (whatever happened to Pan Yan Pickle, my grandma's favourite?). Very good though, and I will definitely make it again.
Thank you for the recipe suggestions. I ended up using the Cookipedia one with a few alterations to suit my available ingredients, e.g. in the absence of dried apricots, I used twice the amount of sultanas, I used some cloves and cinnamon instead of allspice, ordinary dried chilli, and simply omitted the cauliflower (thought I had one in the fridge but didn't) and the colouring. And I used more brown sugar than the recipe stated, it seemed to need it.
If you like a nice sweet pickle, I'd recommend giving this recipe a go. And Shelley, I'll definitely be trying your recipe too.
Thanks again!
Most Users Ever Online: 767
Currently Online:
24 Guest(s)
Currently Browsing this Page:
1 Guest(s)
Top Posters:
brightspark: 10535
danast: 10232
Aly: 9516
Sooliz: 8084
Hattie: 6920
Ambersparkle: 6699
JoannaS: 4800
Terrier: 4518
eileen54: 4424
Hannah: 4231
Member Stats:
Guest Posters: 11
Members: 16220
Moderators: 3
Admins: 1
Forum Stats:
Groups: 6
Forums: 25
Topics: 2273
Posts: 123063
Newest Members:
EdwardDum, Suzanneclics, Brianalile, JamesSlops, RickySek, BonsmutModerators: Toffeeapple: 16337, AdminTA: 10, Fiona Nevile: 0
Administrators: Danny: 5517
Copyright © 2006-2023 Cottage Smallholder Our Privacy Policy Advertise on Cottage Smallholder