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One Day Pickle

Shred perilla (member of the mint family), add to concentrated cider apple vinegar, concentrated apple juice and finely sliced garlic. Steep.

Cider vinegar, concentrated apple juice, cinamon bark, caraway seeds and juniper berries. Add Bay leaves and rosemary, then courgettes and Chili. Add perila mix and pack into a jar, topping with more vinegar solution.

Serve with bread and salad, or with rice as a soup accompiament . Will last several months.

Sweet & Savory Pickles

From http://mamachronicles.typepad.com/in_jennies_kitchen/
Makes 1 quart

4 cups thinly sliced kirby cucumbers
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons coarse salt
2 cups apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 piece dried star anise
2 teaspoons mustard seed
1/4 teaspoon dried allspice berries
1/4 teaspoon celery seeds
1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
1/2-inch piece dried ginger, sliced
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1. Add cucumber and onion slices to a deep bowl. Sprinkle with salt and toss well. Let stand for 30 minutes. Rinse and set aside.

2. Meanwhile, add vinegar and sugar to a deep pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Add spices along with the rinsed cucumber and onion slices. Return to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook gently 5 more minutes. Do not overcook, or you'll end with limp pickles. Let cool. Will last a few weeks in airtight containers in the refrigerator or process in canning jars.