Why? Because you can! And pickle, and jam, or otherwise celebrate the resurgence of the domestic arts our forebears held so dear. Put on your best apron and step into our kitchen, won't you?
Strawberries and Rhubarb get a spicy kick in this bright and refreshing salsa. The raw rhubarb gets a bath in cilantro syrup, so it's not too tart and kissed with cilantro goodness.
One of my favorite flavor combinations is sweet and heat and I couldn't wait to try pickling a combination of peppers in a sweet pickling brine. I used a combination of jalapeƱo, cayenne, and banana peppers.
Apricots, red bell peppers and a mix of hot peppers make this jelly a sweet treat with a spicy kick. Works as good as an appetizer as it does as a pork glaze.