Pickle recipes

Eaten immediately, this pickle will have a punchy tang, perfect with strong cheeses, but by winter the flavours will mellow, ideal for sliced ham.

These colourful, spiced sweet and sour pickled onions add piquancy to a ploughman’s, or a sharp finish to Mexican food - an ideal edible gift to make ahead and pop in a homemade hamper

Try this fresh, sharp pickle with cold poached salmon, burgers off the barbecue or just buttered bread

A colourful accompaniment to cheese or meat, this infused pickle can also be jarred and given as a gift

Forget shop-bought gherkins and pickles - making your own preserved cucumbers is much tastier, and easy to do too

Make some homemade piccalilli to serve with cold meats and cheese. It will keep for up to three months and makes a great gift for chutney lovers

Transform red cabbage into a speedy side dish that's quick enough for everyday, but delicious enough to serve to dinner party guests

Love pickled eggs? It's easy to make them, and you can add spices like chilli flakes, turmeric, curry powder or mustard seeds to flavour and colour them

A stylish and gorgeous treat, spooned out of the jar with a little of the syrup

Perfect partners for a creamy blue cheese

Try the simplest way to make classic sauerkraut using raw cabbage. This fermented food is great for your gut and goes very well with sausages and mustard

These surprisingly speedy pickled cucumber ribbons are delicious with any smoked fish, particularly salmon. Add some irresistible crunch to your dish

Forget crinkle-cut versions, this light pickle is sweet and rich - perfect with cold meats, salads and punchy cheeses

Use up a glut of aubergines in this Indian-spiced chutney with tamarind, ginger and mustard seeds

Make your own Christmas hamper and be sure to add this seasonal pumpkin pickle. It can be served with cold meats, cheese or a slice of pork pie

This tangy ketchup delivers maximum flavour for minimum effort. It’s just blitzed-up gherkins, but your guests will think you’re a pickling genius

Serve this festive pickled red cabbage with cold cuts and sausage rolls on Boxing Day and beyond. It also makes a fantastic side dish for Christmas Day

Pickle thinly sliced red cabbage with cider vinegar, bay leaves and rosemary for a tangy side dish - perfect with lamb or duck

These Sichuan pickles are broken into pieces, then tossed in a tangy soy, vinegar and chilli oil dressing - a refreshing accompaniment to rich Asian main courses

Preserved shallots in malt vinegar make a classic condiment that will never ge.t old. Beautiful with cheese and cold meats

These easy, crunchy pickles don't need marinating overnight and make a great garnish to any meal. They're vegan, low fat and take just 4 ingredients to make

Preserve the goodness of cherries by pickling them whole in vinegar, then serve with charcuterie, smoked duck salad, cheese or roast pork

Preserve carrots for an easy storecupboard side to serve with Middle Eastern flavours - add a spoonful of harissa for extra heat