Piccalilli
My grandmother's Piccalilli recipe is a good relish to have on hand. It is tasty with cheese or in a ham sandwich.
To make it, you need to soak some vegetables in salty water.
The relish is then cooked and put into jars.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 4, 2026Share
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My grandmother's Piccalilli recipe is a good relish to have on hand. It is tasty with cheese or in a ham sandwich.
To make it, you need to soak some vegetables in salty water.
The relish is then cooked and put into jars.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 11
1 pound salt
1 gallon water
2 pounds cauliflower, broken into small florets
2 pounds cucumber, peeled and diced
2 pounds pearl onions, halved
9 ounces white sugar
3 teaspoons mustard powder
1.5 teaspoons ground ginger
6 cups distilled white vinegar
1.5 ounces all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons ground turmeric
Instructions
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Dissolve 1 pound of salt in 1 gallon of water. Add 2 pounds of cauliflower florets, 2 pounds of diced cucumber, and 2 pounds of halved pearl onions. Cover and leave for 24 hours. Then drain the vegetables.
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In a large pan, mix 9 ounces of sugar, 3 teaspoons of mustard powder, and 1.5 teaspoons of ground ginger with 5 cups of vinegar. Add the drained vegetables and bring to the boil. Simmer for 20 minutes.
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Mix 1.5 ounces of flour and 2 tablespoons of turmeric with 1 cup of vinegar. Stir this into the cooked vegetables. Bring to the boil and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Pour into sterilized canning jars.
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To seal the jars, put them in a large pot with boiling water to cover them by 2 inches. Leave 2 inches between each jar. Bring to a boil, cover, and process for 15 minutes. Then remove the jars and let them cool on a wood or cloth surface.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 80
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 27 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Sodium 2228mg
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Total Carbohydrate 6g
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Dietary Fiber 1g
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Protein 1g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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