Pickle recipes

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

Got a glut of runner beans, or just fancy a twist on classic English piccalilli? This low-fat preserve is great with ham or in cheese sandwiches

Learn how to pickle beetroot in a sweet and spiced vinegar. This pickled preserve is a punchy, classic accompaniment to cold meats and cheeses

Julienned mooli is lightly pickled in rice vinegar, chilli and sugar to make a tasty side dish to Korean main courses

Give classic Welsh rarebit a tangy twist with lime pickle in this easy lunch. If you don’t have any, this could work well with spicy mango chutney instead

Pair seasonal, tart rhubarb with roast pork to cut through the richness - it does just as good a job as apple sauce on your Sunday lunch table

If you like pickled onions you'll love this easy preserved shallots recipe - perfect with cold meats or alongside a ploughman's lunch

Put a new twist on the pork pie with polenta for texture and a pickled onion in the centre. It is packed with flavour and perfect for a summer picnic

Piccalilli with bite, this chunky chutney of sliced gherkins, spices and dill is perfect with meat, cheese or as a homemade gift

This summery side dish makes a delicious accompaniment to roast chicken

Preserve crunchy radishes in tangy spiced vinegar for a delicious addition to a salad or Asian-inspired main dish

These homemade sliced gherkins are addictively sweet and salty - make a batch and enjoy in burgers, salads, or with cold meats

These tangy pickles served in soy, rice wine vinegar, garlic and chilli oil will complement other spicy dishes

Like your piccalilli chunky? James Martin's version has whole baby onions, cauliflower pieces and tomatoes

Slice these vegetables into matchsticks, then pickle for a delicious Chinese accompaniment to BBQ pork - perfect for filling bao buns

A great gift for a dinner party host, or just a tasty snack on their own

This light pickle is sweet, delicious and perfect with cold cuts and punchy British cheeses

These easy preserved lemons pickled in brine and spices add an intense citrus flavour to Moroccan dishes - a larder essential

This stunning prepare-ahead starter can be served on individual plates, or just gather everyone around for drinks in the kitchen

A spicy new way to serve up lamb, with a pickle that makes a delicious accompaniment to Indian dishes

This super-healthy side dish is a great way of getting two of your five-a-day

Rustle up your own, sweeter version of pickled sauerkraut with apple, redcurrant and cider flavours