Sweet Pickled Walnuts

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Sweet pickled black walnuts take three weeks to make but they last for ages. Pick the walnuts in summer before the hard nut forms inside the green shell.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
21 days
Total Time:
21 days 40 mins
Servings:
32
Yield:
8 pints

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds fresh young black walnuts (in shell)

  • ¾ cup salt

  • 4 cups malt vinegar

  • 2 ⅛ cups packed brown sugar

  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice

  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger root

Directions

  1. Use rubber gloves to handle the young walnuts and pierce each one a few times with the tines of a fork. Watch out for the clear juice this produces. It stains a dark, espresso brown and is a natural dye. Place the walnuts into a bucket and fill with enough water to cover. Stir in 3/4 cup of salt to make a brine. Soak walnuts for 1 week, then drain and make the brine again. Soak for 1 more week.

  2. After the second week, drain the walnuts and lay them out on trays to dry in an airy place. In a couple of days they will turn black. Once they have all turned black, they are ready to pickle.

  3. In a large pot, stir together the malt vinegar, brown sugar, allspice, cloves, cinnamon and ginger. Bring to a boil and then add the walnuts. Simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

  4. Spoon the walnuts into sterile jars and fill with the syrup to within 1/2 inch of the top. Seal with lids and rings. Store in the refrigerator or process in a hot water bath for 10 minutes. Cool to room temperature and store in a cool dark place.

Tips

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

419 Calories
34g Fat
23g Carbs
14g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 32
Calories 419
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 34g 43%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 15mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 14g
Vitamin C 4mg 21%
Calcium 52mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 347mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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