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      Title: Fig Pickles for Gourmets
 Categories: Fruits, Preserves
      Yield: 20 figs
 
     20    California dried figs
  1 1/2 c  Cider vinegar
      1 c  Water
      2 ts Pickling spices
    3/4 c  Sugar
      1 ts Dried herbs (see chart)
 
  To suit the dish with which pickles are to be served, use these herb
  combinations:
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  | Turkey or Fowl:                                                  |
  | 1/3 tsp. marjoram and 2/3 tsp. celery seed; -OR- 1 tsp. tarragon |
  |                                                                  |
  | Beef:                                                            |
  | 1/2 tsp. rosemary and 1/2 tsp. thyme                             |
  |                                                                  |
  | Ham or Pork:                                                     |
  | 1/2 tsp. celery seed and 1/2 tsp. sweet basil                    |
  |                                                                  |
  | Fish:                                                            |
  | 1 tsp. dill seed or dill weed                                    |
  |                                                                  |
  | Lamb:                                                            |
  | 3/4 tsp. thyme and 1/4 tsp. marjoram; -OR- 1 tsp. curry powder   |
  |                                                                  |
  | Veal:                                                            |
  | 1/2 tsp. Tabasco sauce and 1/2 tsp. marjoram; -OR-               |
  | 1/2 tsp. tabasco sauce and 1/2 tsp. sweet basil                  |
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  Pierce each fig with a fork.  Place in saucepan with remaining
  ingredients. Cover tightly and simmer for about 40 minutes or until figs
  appear to be slightly transparent.  Add a little water if needed.
  
  NOTE: Herbs are potent.  Use them with a light hand and adjust amounts to
  suit taste.  Any dish using herbs is stronger in flavor the second day, so
  take it easy!
  
  Source: 48 Family Favorites with California Figs
  Reprinted with the permission of The California Fig Advisory Board
  Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias
 
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