Branston Pickle

==Description==
Branston Pickle is a UK favourite that is served in pubs as part of a Ploughman's Lunch. Although this tangy vegetable pickle has lots of ingredients, it is worth the effort. Tastes great with cheeses. 
 
==Ingredients==
* 16 ounces carrots
* 16 medium swede (rutabaga)
* 6 cloves garlic
* 9 ounces dates
* 16 ounces cauliflower
* 2 jars pearl onions
* 3 apples
* 15 ounces sweet gherkins
* 1 lb dark brown sugar
* 11/2 teaspoons salt
* 3 fluid ounces lemon juice
* 20 fluid ounces malt vinegar
* 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
* 4 teaspoons mustard seeds
* 3 teaspoons ground allspice
* 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
* 1/2 bottle browning sauce, for colouring
==Directions==
# Cube the carrots and swede, and finely chop the garlic, dates, cauliflower, onions, apples, zucchini and gherkins.
# Combine all the ingredients except the colouring in a large saucepan and bring to the boil; reduce the heat to a simmer.
# Simmer until the swede is cooked through but still firm (about 11⁄2 to 2 hours).
# Then add the liquid colouring until the colour is dark brown.
# Spoon into warm sterilized jars and seal.
# Leave for at least 3 weeks to let the flavours mature.
Category:Scottish Appetizers
Category:Scottish Vegetarian
Category:Dates Recipes
Category:Carrot Recipes
Category:Cauliflower Recipes
Category:Zucchini Recipes
Category:Rutabaga Recipes
Category:Apple Recipes
Category:Pickle Recipes