Pickle-liscious!!

Well, the gherkins grew and I had to find something to do with them, so after trawling through many recipes on line I finally came up with my ow version...

Sarah's spicy pickles gherkins

Wash and slice gherkins

Sprinkle with salt and leave for a few hours. 

Rinse thoroughly. 

Pack in to sterilised jars. 

In a pan add white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar (I've done a batch of each and will report back!), bring to the boil. 

Add:

2 while garlic cloves

1 teaspoon pepper corns

1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds

1 teaspoon oregano

1 chilli halved (or 1/2 tsp dried chilli)

2 tablespoons white sugar

Simmer all of the above for a few minutes. 

Divide chilli and garlic between 2 jars

Pour liquid over gherkins and seal jars.  

I couldn't wait to try these so opened a jar the following day and wow, amazing, pickle with a kick! These will be fantastic in salad or in a burger at your summer BBQ.