| Whilst searching online I came across discussions about Pickled Walnuts. Now, I've seen the various methods and recipes and it always calls for "unripe" walnuts -- those picked in June, of instance, before the shell has hardened. We've just harvested our ripe walnuts, so obviously we couldn't make any of these pickles this year, but I was curious as to whether anyone else has eaten this very English pickle?
They're supposed to be popular at Christmastime, and I've seen recipes for using them in meat and game meals, as well as eaten with cheese.
I'd love to hear if any of you have any experience with this delicacy. It looks like yet one more unusual food for me to try!
Here are some photos of PWs in various stages: http://www.foodista.com/food/HY45DNYG/pickled-walnuts
Thanks,
Kathy |
Here is a link that might be useful: Wikipedia's info on Pickled Walnuts
| I love pickled walnuts although I have never made them. But they are quite a strong vinegary pickle. Very dark brown vinegar and the walnuts go almost black. The commonest make over here is Opie's and they are always in the shops around Christmas. I usually buy a lot because they tend to be harder to find at other times of the year. We like them with any cold meats. Perfect with left over turkey. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Opie's
| I was hoping I'd hear from you, Flora. (Are you the only member from Britain? Perhaps so.) Maybe you and I could plan on making some and exchanging our ideas and results with each other this next summer, in June-July, 2010? Do you have someone with English walnut trees ... who would let you grab a bunch of the walnuts before they ripen? The recipes don't look that complicated. I've found one company in the US that makes Pickled Walnuts, however they use Black Walnuts which have a different, and stronger, flavor (and stain the hands badly when picking and peeling). But like most of us, I want to make it myself! (If you click on their website, just be prepared by rather loud, slightly annoying music!) Kathy |
Here is a link that might be useful: Barnicle Farms - Pickled Black Walnuts
