The Poultry Keeper The Independent Forum for Poultry Keepers    FAQ   Search     Register   Log in  Pickled Walnuts          The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Recipes Author Message NannyP Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 10943 Location: 86310 Nr St Savin Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 3:12 pm    Post subject: Pickled Walnuts Seeing these mentioned elsewhere, prompted me to search for recipes. I found this, http://www.davidgregory.org/pickled_walnuts.htm And, since the wind is knocking all the walnuts off the trees, decided to gather as many as poss and follow the recipe. I have never eaten nor made pickled walnuts, hope they're nice. Back to top kated Joined: 01 Nov 2006 Posts: 1744 Location: norfolk Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 4:23 pm    Post subject: Yummy NannyP. I'm very jealous. Serve with crusty bread and strong cheese - just what France is renowned for! Kate Back to top tuzo2k Joined: 09 Jun 2007 Posts: 179 Location: charente sw france Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 6:40 pm    Post subject: Pickled walnuts lovely - have done them each year since moving to France as we have loads or trees laden with walnuts. Can't use them all - any walnut presses in the Charent?? I'd love to get our own walnut oil. Back to top NannyP Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 10943 Location: 86310 Nr St Savin Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 7:14 pm    Post subject: Someone on another forum has suggested I've done them too late? I tried pushing a needle in and met resistance....this is not good apparently. I have no idea what I am doing mind you Not really sure what to do now.......as the proof won't be until they're eaten Back to top Gilly C Joined: 22 Jun 2006 Posts: 2381 Location: South Cumbria Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 7:33 pm    Post subject: I know they are supposed to be done green whatever that means eaten them years ago cannot even remember what they tasted like ! Back to top NannyP Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 10943 Location: 86310 Nr St Savin Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 7:40 pm    Post subject: They are green Back to top Gilly C Joined: 22 Jun 2006 Posts: 2381 Location: South Cumbria Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 8:03 pm    Post subject: just looked in my WI book it says use before any shell forms probably about middle of July then pierce with darning needle can stains hands put into brine for 9 days changing the brine 3 times drain and put on flat dish to dry for 2-3 days until black boil vinegar onions and spices for 5 mins leave covered for 2 hours strain and boil again pack black walnuts into jarscover with hot vinegar leave until cold and seal tightly ! Voila green walnuts 2l water 8oz salt 2l vinegar 3 sm onions 1tsp cloves 1 1/2 oz black peppercorns 1oz root ginger 2 blades of mace 2 bay leaves 2oz mustard seed Back to top NannyP Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 10943 Location: 86310 Nr St Savin Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 8:51 pm    Post subject: Thanks Gilly.......I wore rubber gloves when piercing the outer shell. Back to top Spana Joined: 30 Apr 2005 Posts: 2072 Location: North Cornwall Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 4:09 pm    Post subject: If you do make them, theres a lovely recipe for Venison with Port, Guinness and Pickled Walnuts in Delia Smiths Christmas book. It smashing made with beef also. Ive made it many times over the years Back to top NannyP Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 10943 Location: 86310 Nr St Savin Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 7:42 pm    Post subject: I am making them Jan, they're in their first lot of brine. I will check out that recipe nearer Christmas, thanks. Back to top Spana Joined: 30 Apr 2005 Posts: 2072 Location: North Cornwall Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 8:00 pm    Post subject: NannyP wrote: I am making them Jan, there in there first lot of brine. I will check out that recipe nearer Christmas, thanks. Doesn't need to be Christmas, really good dinner party dish Back to top NannyP Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 10943 Location: 86310 Nr St Savin Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 10:20 pm    Post subject: Okay......I guess we could try them when Jo is here, since she has expressed and interest.....so mid August Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Recipes All times are GMT + 1 Hour Page 1 of 1 Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group