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Ingredients
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4 pounds fresh young black walnuts (in shell)
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¾ cup salt
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4 cups malt vinegar
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2 ⅛ cups packed brown sugar
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1 teaspoon ground allspice
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1 teaspoon ground cloves
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½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger root
Directions
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Use rubber gloves to handle young walnuts and pierce each one a few times with the tines of a fork. Watch out for the clear juice this produces. It stains a dark, espresso brown and is a natural dye. Place walnuts into a bucket and fill with enough water to cover. Stir in 3/4 cup of salt to make a brine. Soak walnuts for 1 week, then drain and make brine again. Soak for 1 more week.
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After the second week, drain walnuts and lay them out on trays to dry in an airy place. In a couple of days they will turn black. Once they have all turned black, they are ready to pickle.
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In a large pot, stir together malt vinegar, brown sugar, allspice, cloves, cinnamon, and ginger. Bring to a boil and then add walnuts. Simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
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Spoon walnuts into sterile jars and fill with syrup to within 1/2 inch of the top. Seal with lids and rings. Store in the refrigerator or process in a hot water bath for 10 minutes. Cool to room temperature and store in a cool dark place.
Tips
For safety when canning and preserving foods, contact your local extension for guidelines in your area that will be specific to your altitude.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
419 | Calories |
34g | Fat |
23g | Carbs |
14g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 32 | |
Calories 419 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 34g | 43% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 10% |
Sodium 15mg | 1% |
Total Carbohydrate 23g | 8% |
Dietary Fiber 4g | 14% |
Total Sugars 16g | |
Protein 14g | 27% |
Vitamin C 4mg | 5% |
Calcium 52mg | 4% |
Iron 2mg | 11% |
Potassium 347mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.