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September 20, 2000 |
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There is no good reason that people do not make their own pickles. They are easy and delicious. Let Alton show you simple joys of pickling.
Summary[]
Facts []
- "Pickle" is thought to be a mispronunciation of "Beuklz", the name of a 14th century Dutch fisherman known for his pickles.
- The Expression "in a pickle" was coined by Shakespeare in "The Tempest".
- Once opened, a bottle of vinegar will begin to lose its flavor after six months.
- Water is a crucial pickle ingredient. If you don't like the flavor at the tap - use filtered or bottled water.
- There are two common varieties of mustard seed: white (yellow) which are the most common, and brown which are smaller, but stronger.
- Like its cousin ginger, turmeric comes from a rhizome. But unlike ginger it is almost never sold fresh.
- Most celery seed comes from lovage, a cousin of common celery native to India.
- Pickling Spice: a mixture of whole or coarsely ground allspice, bay, cardamom, clove, coriander, ginger and mustard seed.
- The word "kosher" added to a pickle means that garlic has been added to the brine.
- Gas ranges are rated by British Thermal Units (BTUs) or, the heat required to raise the temperature of one pint of H2O by 1°F.
- Unless whole spices are called for, refrigerator pickle brines only need to simmer.
- Leftover pickle brine can be added to marinades, salad dressings, or mayonnaise.
- Americans consume some 20 billion pickles a year.
Cast[]
Alton Brown ... B.A. Brown/Napoleon/Pennsylvania Dutchman/Roman Legionnaire/WWII Soldier
Deborah Duchon ... Nutritional Anthropologist (Herself)
Jaime Grey ... Mummy
Paul Merchant ... Paul
Daniel Pettrow ... Chuck
Ingredients[]
Cauliflower; Cucumber; Apple cider; Rice wine; Mustard seed, Yellow mustard seed, Brown mustard seed; Turmeric; Ginger, Ground ginger; Celery seed; Pickling spice; Allspice; Bay leaf; Cardamom; Clove; Squash; Zucchini; Red plum; Mint; Red pepper flakes; Ice cream; Cake, Angel food cake; Cilantro; Coriander; Curry powder; Carrot; Vinegar, Red wine vinegar, White wine vinegar, White vinegar, Sherry vinegar, Champagne vinegar, Cider vinegar, Rice wine vinegar, Balsamic vinegar; Wine, Red wine, White wine, Sherry; Salt, Kosher salt, Pickling salt; Water; Pear, Bartlett pear; Lemon, Lemon slice; Onion, Yellow onion, Onion powder; Oil, Canola oil; Cumin; Sugar; Garlic; Dried chile; Beer; Popcorn
Dishes[]
Pickle; Kimchi; Chutney; Sorbet
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References[]
- "Good Eats Fan Page", January 7, 2000.