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Pickled beetroot

Tossed into a salad, layered on a burger or sanga, pickled beetroot surprises and delights with its tangy sweet flavour.

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If you love going out for burgers, you'll be amazed by how easy it is to make your own gourmet burgers at home! These homemade juicy beef patties are beautifully seasoned and full of flavour. Pop them in the pan, then finish them off with melted Swiss cheese, plus all the classic toppings!

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Slow-Cooked Pickled Pork

An alternative to corned beef.

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Homemade Big Mac Sauce

No need to venture to Maccas, you can make Big Mac special sauce in the comfort of your own home!

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Grandma's Pickled Onions

As far as nostalgic pickles go, pickled onions would have to be the pinnacle pickle! These baby white onions are brined and then captured in a herb and malt vinegar solution to make them tangy, sweet and crunchy – perfect as a condiment, or eating straight from the jar! How to make Grandma’s pickled onions: key tips Popping a plate on top of the submerged onions is an easy way to keep the onions in the brining solution, so that every part of the onion is targeted. Leave them to soak overnight and then peel them the next day (see notes below the recipe). After peeling the onions, place them in a new brining solution, with a plate on top to keep them submerged. This time they’ll stay in the solution for 2 days. Brining the onions before pickling them draws moisture from the cells, which will help to keep them crisp when they’re pickled. It also enhances their flavour. Make sure you rinse the onions twice before adding them to the jars with the vinegar solution and spices. You’ll want to rid them of as much salt as possible so that the pickle doesn’t taste overly salty. Key ingredients in Grandma’s pickled onions recipe Baby onions (or pearl onions) are just brown onions that have been harvested before they’ve reached full size. You can buy them at selected supermarkets and grocers, and you can also swap them for baby red onions. Malt vinegar is made from fermented barley and has a tangy, slightly caramel-like flavour. Its distinctive flavour is favoured for a pickle due to its ability to balance the sweetness of the onions. Peppercorns, allspice, bay leaves, cloves and red chilli all add flavour to the pickling solution. Peppercorns also contain antibacterial compounds. You can use fresh or dried bay leaves and chilli. You might also like to try these sweet onions pickled in honey, plus these 17 recipes with a pickle twist. This recipe was originally submitted by phocaena, a member of the Australia’s Best Recipe community. Introduction and additional recipe notes by Natasha Shaw.

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Pickled Dill Cucumber

They're very easy to make.

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Pasta Couscous and Pickle Salad

This recipe is super easy and tasty. It is great served as a side to barbecue or packed to take on a picnic. It keeps well in the fridge and is very popular with children.

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Salmon and Dill Pickled Burgers

A burger enjoyed slightly different. This is not only dill infused, but also uses dill pickles for a stronger taste.

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Pickled Zucchinis

A great way to use up home grown zucchinis and a tasty addition to a sandwich or a salad plate.

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Shredded Chicken and Pickled Ginger Salad

This dish consists of poached chicken breasts coated in mayonnaise and pickled ginger served in a lettuce leaf. It is best served cold and is an easy dinner, which can be stored in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.

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Potato Mash Nests

This recipe is a take between mashed potato and potato salad. Experience with my own family shows you can't go wrong with potatoes served as a side, young or old no one complains. This recipe adds a wow factor to the presentation and looks appetising as a centrepiece. I would describe this as a 'potato salad dressed up. These are fantastic with any meat or fish meal, with bbq or to take on a picnic. When taking on a picnic I usually pack all the components separately and put them together there.