Pickled Celery Recipes

PICKLED CELERY RELISH

Steps:

• Trim the skinny tops and dark green leaves from the celery and discard or save them for soup. Save a handful of tender, light green leaves from the heart. Slice the ribs about 1/8-inch thick on an angle. Put the celery pieces and light green leaves in a large nonreactive bowl.
• In a medium saucepan, bring the vinegar, 1 cup water, the sugar, salt, ginger and chile to a boil, stirring once or twice. Pour over the celery. Transfer to a mason jar or any sealable container, using a spoon or fork to press the celery into the liquid. Cover and refrigerate (it's okay if the mixture is still slightly warm) at least overnight before eating (the pickles will keep, refrigerated, for up to 1 month).

CELERIAC / CELERY ROOT PICKLE RECIPE

Steps:

• Cut the celeriac in matchsticks or alternatively shred the celeriac either with a food processor or on a large holed box grater.
• Combine the celeriac, vinegar, water, honey, salt, and the lemon juice and zest in a large pan. Cover and bring to a simmer and then strain and reserve the brine hot in a jug.
• Take sterilized jars that are still hot and add a bay leaf to each and add a few sprigs of thyme and a few black peppercorns. Pack the celeriac into the jars and then pour over the hot pickling brine leaving a 1cm headspace at the top of the jar.
• Knock any air bubbles out of the jars, wipe the necks of the jars and seal with the lid fingertip tight. Place the jars in a boiling water bath submerged by about an inch and process for 15 minutes once the water has come to the boil.
• After processing for 15 minutes remove from the heat, allow to stand for a few minutes and then lift the jars out and allow to cool to room temperature.

PICKLED CELERY

Steps:

• Slice celery into 1/4 inch thick slices.
• Place in a clean 1 quart mason jar.
• Add dill and some of the celery leaves if you have them.
• In a small saucepan combine the vinegar, water, sugar, salt, chile, mustard seeds and peppercorns.
• Bring mixture to a simmer and stir until sugar and salt and completely dissolved.
• Carefully pour contents over the celery in the jar.
• Let mixture cool, uncovered, then place the lid on and refrigerate for 24 hours before enjoying.

GIARDINIERA {PICKLED VEGETABLES)

Steps:

• Prep and chop all the produce. Set out 4 pint jars.
• To each jar add: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 garlic clove, 1/2 serrano pepper, 1 bay leaf, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1/4 teaspoon celery seeds, 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds, 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds, 1/8 teaspoon coriander seeds, and a pinch of black peppercorns.
• Divide the cauliflower, sliced carrots, celery, red bell pepper, and olives between the four jars. Fill them to the top.
• Make the Brine: Set a medium saucepan over high heat. Add the water, vinegar, salt, and sugar. Bring to a boil. Stir well, then carefully pour the boiling brine into each jar.
• Allow the pickled vegetables to cool at room temperature. Then cover with a lid, gently shake, and refrigerate for 36-48 hours before serving.
• (If you find the pickled vegetables are too salty after 36 hours, you can pour one-third of the brine off the top and fill with water, then place the jar back in the fridge.)
• Use as desired (see suggestions in full article.)