curry pickled cauliflower
exotic curry flavored cauliflower pickle recipe with a healthy dose of turmeric spice . includes instructions for canning or refrigerator pickles.
water, vinegar, sugar, kosher salt, head of cauliflower, kosher salt, green cardamom pods, bay leaves, curry powder, crushed red pepper, turmeric
- 2 cups water
 - 1 cup vinegar
 - 1/3 cup sugar
 - 3 1/2 tbsp kosher salt
 - 3 lb head of cauliflower
 - 1 3/4 tsp kosher salt
 - 6 green cardamom pods
 - 3 bay leaves
 - 1 1/2 tsp curry powder
 - 3/4 tsp crushed red pepper
 - 3/4 tsp turmeric

- to make brine combine water, vinegar, sugar and salt in a saucepot and simmer over low heat, stirring often, until the salt and sugar have dissolved.
 - remove from heat and set aside.
 - let it return to room temperature.
 - meanwhile, wash and trim the cauliflower and break the florets into bite size pieces.
 - toss cauliflower with 1 3/4 tsp kosher salt and allow to sit for about 30 minutes, then rinse.
 - this will draw out excess moisture from inside the cauliflower, allowing it to absorb the pickling brine and spices better.
 - evenly distribute the cardamom pods, bay leaves, curry powder, crushed red pepper and turmeric between the pint jars 1/3 of the ingredient amount listed in each jar.
 - distribute the cauliflower between the jars and press down with tongs to make sure everything is tightly packed.
 - the brine should be room temperature by now if it isn't, wait till it cools off before proceeding.
 - using a wide mouth funnel, cover the cauliflower with the brine, leaving about 1/2 inch of headspace in each jar.
 - clean the rims of the jars with a damp paper towel or clean kitchen towel.
 - at this point, to make refrigerator pickles, you can put lids on the jars, shake them to disperse the spices, and place directly into the refrigerator.
 - they will be ready to eat in 1 week you can taste them after 2 3 days, but flavor will be best after a full week.
 - the pickles should last for about 4 weeks.
 - always check and smell for spoilage before eating to be safe.
 - if you prefer to can the cauliflower for longer shelf life, place the lids on the jars and seal with the bands using just your fingertips so that they are secure but not too tight.
 - process for 10 minutes using the boiling water method click here for details.
 - as soon as the timer goes off, quickly and carefully remove the jars using the jar lifter.
 - place them on the clean towels and allow to cool for 24 hours.
 - after 24 hours you can remove the bands and test your seals by lifting the jar, by the lid, a few inches from the counter top.
 - jars with good seals can be kept in a cool dark place for up to a year.
 - if the seal is broken, store in the refrigerator and use within 2 weeks.
 - canned pickles will be ready to eat 2 3 days after canning them.
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### Human: Generate cooking recipes. Include ingredients:
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup vinegar
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 3 1/2 tbsp kosher salt
- 3 lb head of cauliflower
- 1 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 6 green cardamom pods
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 1/2 tsp curry powder
- 3/4 tsp crushed red pepper
- 3/4 tsp turmeric

 ### Assistant: The ingredients you'll need are:
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup vinegar
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 3 1/2 tbsp kosher salt
- 3 lb head of cauliflower
- 1 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 6 green cardamom pods
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 1/2 tsp curry powder
- 3/4 tsp crushed red pepper
- 3/4 tsp turmeric


You can follows these steps to make the recipe:
- to make brine combine water, vinegar, sugar and salt in a saucepot and simmer over low heat, stirring often, until the salt and sugar have dissolved.
- remove from heat and set aside.
- let it return to room temperature.
- meanwhile, wash and trim the cauliflower and break the florets into bite size pieces.
- toss cauliflower with 1 3/4 tsp kosher salt and allow to sit for about 30 minutes, then rinse.
- this will draw out excess moisture from inside the cauliflower, allowing it to absorb the pickling brine and spices better.
- evenly distribute the cardamom pods, bay leaves, curry powder, crushed red pepper and turmeric between the pint jars 1/3 of the ingredient amount listed in each jar.
- distribute the cauliflower between the jars and press down with tongs to make sure everything is tightly packed.
- the brine should be room temperature by now if it isn't, wait till it cools off before proceeding.
- using a wide mouth funnel, cover the cauliflower with the brine, leaving about 1/2 inch of headspace in each jar.
- clean the rims of the jars with a damp paper towel or clean kitchen towel.
- at this point, to make refrigerator pickles, you can put lids on the jars, shake them to disperse the spices, and place directly into the refrigerator.
- they will be ready to eat in 1 week you can taste them after 2 3 days, but flavor will be best after a full week.
- the pickles should last for about 4 weeks.
- always check and smell for spoilage before eating to be safe.
- if you prefer to can the cauliflower for longer shelf life, place the lids on the jars and seal with the bands using just your fingertips so that they are secure but not too tight.
- process for 10 minutes using the boiling water method click here for details.
- as soon as the timer goes off, quickly and carefully remove the jars using the jar lifter.
- place them on the clean towels and allow to cool for 24 hours.
- after 24 hours you can remove the bands and test your seals by lifting the jar, by the lid, a few inches from the counter top.
- jars with good seals can be kept in a cool dark place for up to a year.
- if the seal is broken, store in the refrigerator and use within 2 weeks.
- canned pickles will be ready to eat 2 3 days after canning them.
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