MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: The Almost Original Branston Pickle Recipe Categories: Condiment, Copycat, Preserve Yield: 4 Lb 9 oz Carrots; peeled and cut into -small chunks 1 md Swede; peeled and cut into -small chunks 4 cl Garlic; peeled and finely -chopped 5 oz Dates; finely chopped 1 sm Cauliflower; finely chopped 2 Onions; peeled and finely -chopped 2 md Apples; finely chopped; -unpeeled 2 md Zucchini; finely chopped; -unpeeled 15 sm Cornichons or gherkins; up -to 20, finely chopped 10 oz Dark brown sugar 1 ts Salt 4 tb Lemon juice 3/4 pt Malt vinegar 2 ts Mustard seeds 2 ts Ground allspice 1 ts Cayenne pepper Combine all the ingredients in a large saucepan and bring to the boil. Then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the swede is cooked but still firm, about 2 hours. Stir well to redistribute all of the vegetables. Bottle and seal in sterile and hot jars. Allow the pickle to age for a few weeks before using, this improves the taste and it will become more "mellow". Serve with cheese, ploughman's lunches, in sandwiches, with cold cuts and meats. This pickle is also wonderful when added to curries and stews. Recipe by French Tart at food.com MMMMM