Pickled Eggs, Sausage or Bologna

[BriGuy]

A woman I used to work with would often bring in pickled garlic cloves. They were great! You had to be careful about eating too many, though.

 

[Stonedfish]

A woman I used to work with would often bring in pickled garlic cloves. They were great! You had to be careful about eating too many, though.

But you feared no vampires afterwards…..
SF

 

[BriGuy]

But you feared no vampires afterwards…..
SF

And people stayed out of my office!

 

[RCF]

Malt vinegar and then dipped in mayo, I hope.

Malt vinegar on deep fried, beer battered fish (cod) ---> yum!

 

[Greg Armstrong]

I love pickled herring. Favorite commercially available ones are the ones from Paulsbo, but man have they gotten pricey. Costco sells a decent Canadian import that is reasonably priced, but not quite as good as the Paulsbo ones.

 

[RCF]

Since the OP said he liked vinegar...

Not a fan of pickles nor pickled xx or yy - will leave it at that.

Now wilted lettuce salad with bacon, brown sugar, and vinegar hot dressing - heaven! May not be good for you, but so good tasting, not to be missed. (occasionally)..

Have not seen it mentioned above: Hot German potato salad. Vinegar and bacon are definitely components of the dressing...

Notice a trend here ---> Bacon and Vinegar?

 

[Sam Roffe]

I liked pickled food in general. Kimchi is great. Pickled Herring, yum. Sure wish I could find fresh herring to pickle, I'm with you on that Brian.

I am trying to wrap my brain around pickled Bologna. I don't normally like Bologna, but, just like anything with bacon, anything pickled sounds good. Got to try it sometime.

 

[Buzzy]

Brian @Stonedfish - I'm not sure about pickled bologna but I do like pickled daikon, kimchi (I haven't tried kimchi with pickled fish), sauerkraut is a favorite (hotdog without is just not quite right). My wife pickles red onions from time to time as well as daikon (with a little purple shiso). Drifting a bit but my wife also ferments soy beans. We love natto over rice with a fried egg.

@SteelHeadDave - WOW on your pickled coho! That I would love to try.

 

[Brute]

I make pickled coho every year. Super easy and a great way to preserve the harvest. Tastes great too!

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Filet, pin bone out and portion into pieces that will comfortably fit into glass or plastic container.
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Coat generously with non-iodized salt. Don’t skimp on the salt! You can keep fish packed in salt like this for over a year in the fridge, I’ve done so and no issues. I let mine go for at least a few months before finishing the pickling process.
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Once the fish is thoroughly preserved in salt take it out and rinse well. Then slice thinly and start the refreshing process. This involves soaking the cut pieces in fresh cold water. I usually do several changes of water and soak for around 6 hours or so. You are removing salt during this process and you should taste along the way. You should err on the side of too salty vs not salty enough as your brine will not contain salt.
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Once your fish is refreshed to your liking set aside and prepare the rest of the ingredients. I generally stick with onions, fresh dill and a hot chili or two. Dried fish peppers seemed like the appropriate choice last year.
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To make the brine combine two parts vinegar (I like apple cider vinegar) to one part sugar. You can add pickling spices as well. I like allspice, coriander and black peppercorns. Bring to a simmer and cool completely once sugar is dissolved. Layer fish pieces with onions into glass or plastic container and cover with the cold brine. Keep under refrigeration and let sit for at least a week before eating.
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It reminds me a little of lomi salmon, which is a Hawaii staple…it starts with salted salmon, which is then rinsed off, cut into small cubes and tossed with chopped tomato, onion and green onion. Hawaiians crewing whaling ships back in the day brought back salted salmon to the islands…

 

[Stonedfish]

I’ve been enjoying this lately. Must be because it has vinegar in it.
Pickled baby corn is also very good.
SF

 

[SilverFly]

MIL #1 was from Oklahoma and a master at Mid-West comfort food. She did self-pickled cucumbers that were amazing. She'd stuff fresh pickling cukes in sterilized jars, with a few cloves of garlic and dill sprigs. IIRC, the rest was simple, add salt but cant remember if she added boiling or cooled boiled water. Attach lids and store in a cool dark place. I was leery the first time I tried them but they were crisp and delicious.

She also pickled water melon rinds. But not self fermented. A jar of those had a life expectancy of less than a day in our house.

 

[Porter2]

I’ve been enjoying this lately. Must be because it has vinegar in it.
Pickled baby corn is also very good.
SF

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Have you tried the Cowboy Caviar?

 

[Stonedfish]

Have you tried the Cowboy Caviar?

Had to look that one up.
No, but I’d eat that for sure.
SF

 

[Brute]

Have you tried the Cowboy Caviar?

Beans…

 

[Porter2]

 

[Porter2]

There a few different ones out there but I have basically used Trader Joe’s. It’s got a bit of kick but not over the top.

 

[Phil K]

Hans' Deli in Burien (just around the corner from my office) makes their own pickled herring. It's the real deal.

 

[Sam Roffe]

Hans' Deli in Burien (just around the corner from my office) makes their own pickled herring. It's the real deal.

Thanks for the tip. Got to get over there..

 

[JudyM]

I make pickled coho every year. Super easy and a great way to preserve the harvest. Tastes great too!

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Filet, pin bone out and portion into pieces that will comfortably fit into glass or plastic container.
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Coat generously with non-iodized salt. Don’t skimp on the salt! You can keep fish packed in salt like this for over a year in the fridge, I’ve done so and no issues. I let mine go for at least a few months before finishing the pickling process.
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Once the fish is thoroughly preserved in salt take it out and rinse well. Then slice thinly and start the refreshing process. This involves soaking the cut pieces in fresh cold water. I usually do several changes of water and soak for around 6 hours or so. You are removing salt during this process and you should taste along the way. You should err on the side of too salty vs not salty enough as your brine will not contain salt.
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Once your fish is refreshed to your liking set aside and prepare the rest of the ingredients. I generally stick with onions, fresh dill and a hot chili or two. Dried fish peppers seemed like the appropriate choice last year.
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To make the brine combine two parts vinegar (I like apple cider vinegar) to one part sugar. You can add pickling spices as well. I like allspice, coriander and black peppercorns. Bring to a simmer and cool completely once sugar is dissolved. Layer fish pieces with onions into glass or plastic container and cover with the cold brine. Keep under refrigeration and let sit for at least a week before eating.
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I would love this, BUT the sugar would send my glucose blood level off the charts while I watch it rise. I am wearing a Libre 3. Thanks for recipe!! BTW, Newport, Oregon has a herring run in February that you can jig for.

 

[Nick Clayton]

I love just about anything pickled. Except eggs. Looks like I'll need to have Matt frisked prior to letting him on the boat next time. Pickled eggs in my cabin just can't be allowed!


Pickled asparagus is pretty high up on my list.

Pickled salmon might be my all time favorite. Pickled pink is friggen fantastic.