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Asian-Style Carrot and Daikon Pickles

Source of Recipe

From "Southern Living Little Jars, Big Flavors"


Recipe Introduction

"Large carrots (easier to julienne with a mandoline) work best for this recipe. Use two chiles per jar if you prefer spicier pickles."

List of Ingredients

â—¦ 1 pound large carrots
â—¦ 1 pound daikon radishes
â—¦ 2 cups white vinegar (5% acidity)
â—¦ 1 cup sugar
â—¦ ¼ cup canning and pickling salt
â—¦ 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
â—¦ 8 garlic cloves
â—¦ 4 tablespoons coriander seeds
â—¦ 4 to 8 small dried red chiles (such as bird's beak peppers or pequin chiles)


Recipe

Sterilize jars, and prepare lids.

While jars are boiling, peel carrots and radishes, and cut into â…›-inch-thick julienne strips using a mandoline or knife.

Bring 2 cups water, vinegar, sugar, salt, ginger, and garlic to a boil in a 6-quart stainless steel or enameled Dutch oven.

Place 1 tablespoon coriander seeds, 1 to 2 chiles, 2 garlic cloves, and one-fourth of the ginger slices in each hot jar. Pack carrots and radishes tightly in jars, leaving ½ inch headspace. Cover vegetables with hot pickling liquid, leaving ½ inch headspace. Seal and process jars, processing 5 minutes.

Remove jars from water, and let stand, undisturbed, at room temperature 24 hours. To check seals, remove the bands, and press down on the center of each lid. If the lid doesn't move, the jar is sealed. If the lid depresses and pops up again, the jar is not sealed. Store properly sealed jars in a cool, dark place up to 1 year. Refrigerate after opening.

Makes 4 pint jars for the shelf