Bettina Campolucci Bordi

Pickled Brussels Sprouts

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Preparation info
  • Makes enough for a

    1 kg

    kilner (mason) jar
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Celebrate: Plant Based Recipes for Every Occasion
Celebrate

By Bettina Campolucci Bordi

Published 2021

  • About

Have you ever pickled a sprout? If not, I urge you to give this recipe a go. It is easy, delicious and a great sweet and sour condiment to go with heavier Christmas dishes. This is one to make ahead and let time do its thing.

Ingredients

  • 600 g (1 lb 5 oz) Brussels sprouts
  • 1

Method

Sterilise a large Kilner jar (make sure this has an accompanying rubber seal) by pouring a cup of boiling water into the jar, putting the lid on and swirling the water around. Empty the jar and set aside.

Prepare the Brussels sprouts by washing them well, then chopping off the end bit and any dirty outer leaves (only if they are not so nice). Cut each sprout in half and then slice, but