Authentic Pickled Limes

[NH Civil War Gal]

I have not made these but I read where these are good with beer and nuts. Also I read that children in the 1860s would eat these along with candy. In Little Women they talk about pickled limes.

Civil War Era Pickled Limes Recipe
Ingredients:

- Limes
- Salt
-50% Vinegar to 50% Water Mixture
- Garlic, chopped
- Mustard Seed
- Cayenne Pepper
- Horseradish (shredded)

Instructions:

Quarter limes, leaving a bit so the 4 pieces stay connected. Place in a sanitized jar.

Sprinkle the limes with the salt, cover, and sit in a sunny spot until the rinds change colors (can be as little as 3 hours or take up to a week depending on sunlight.) Shake every day to coat the limes in juice.

Boil enough vinegar and water mixture to cover the limes.

Mix the Garlic, Mustard Seed, Cayenne Pepper and Horseradish together.

In a sanitized jar, add the limes and seasonings in alternating layers.

Carefully pour the vinegar over the limes. Let cool then cover and store in the fridge until the juice thickens.

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[JOHN42768]

Just reading the title made my tongue curl up in horror. I do love Key Lime pie though.

 

[Biscoitos]

I have not made these but I read where these are good with beer and nuts. Also I read that children in the 1860s would eat these along with candy. In Little Women they talk about pickled limes.

Civil War Era Pickled Limes Recipe
Ingredients:

- Limes
- Salt
-50% Vinegar to 50% Water Mixture
- Garlic, chopped
- Mustard Seed
- Cayenne Pepper
- Horseradish (shredded)

Instructions:

Quarter limes, leaving a bit so the 4 pieces stay connected. Place in a sanitized jar.

Sprinkle the limes with the salt, cover, and sit in a sunny spot until the rinds change colors (can be as little as 3 hours or take up to a week depending on sunlight.) Shake every day to coat the limes in juice.

Boil enough vinegar and water mixture to cover the limes.

Mix the Garlic, Mustard Seed, Cayenne Pepper and Horseradish together.

In a sanitized jar, add the limes and seasonings in alternating layers.

Carefully pour the vinegar over the limes. Let cool then cover and store in the fridge until the juice thickens.

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Many thank for posting this!
Sounds great!
Can't wait to try it on lemons and if successful, then on limes.

 

[KianGaf]

The only lime pickle I've tried has been the Indian version. Its an acquired taste but I like it in small amounts as part of the selection of sauces and chutneys with poppadum's the Indian restaurants around here give you.

How to Make Traditional Indian Lime Pickles

Lime pickle is an Indian dish that is made of fermented limes. It is surprisingly easy to make, but it does require some patience and time.

www.thespruceeats.com

 

[donna]

Thanks for posting.

 

[Biscoitos]

Just reading the title made my tongue curl up in horror. I do love Key Lime pie though.

So, my better half asked me, "How do you eat them?"
Other than saying that you hold them by the rind and eat them just like orange slices, I didn't have any ideas.
Any suggestions?
Thanks again for posting.

I have not made these but I read where these are good with beer and nuts. Also I read that children in the 1860s would eat these along with candy. In Little Women they talk about pickled limes.

Civil War Era Pickled Limes Recipe
Ingredients:

- Limes
- Salt
-50% Vinegar to 50% Water Mixture
- Garlic, chopped
- Mustard Seed
- Cayenne Pepper
- Horseradish (shredded)

Instructions:

Quarter limes, leaving a bit so the 4 pieces stay connected. Place in a sanitized jar.

Sprinkle the limes with the salt, cover, and sit in a sunny spot until the rinds change colors (can be as little as 3 hours or take up to a week depending on sunlight.) Shake every day to coat the limes in juice.

Boil enough vinegar and water mixture to cover the limes.

Mix the Garlic, Mustard Seed, Cayenne Pepper and Horseradish together.

In a sanitized jar, add the limes and seasonings in alternating layers.

Carefully pour the vinegar over the limes. Let cool then cover and store in the fridge until the juice thickens.

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Thanks again for posting this.
Other than eating them the way people eat orange slices, do you have any suggestions?

 

[NH Civil War Gal]

Like oranges.