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Pickled Bladderwrack

Pickled Bladderwrack is a modern British recipe for a classic seaweed pickle of bladderwrack preserved in sweetened and spice vinegar. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic British version of: Pickled Bladderwrack.

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

10 minutes

Total Time:

30 minutes

Makes:

2 jars

Rating: 4.5 star rating

Tags : Wild FoodVegetarian RecipesSpice RecipesBritish Recipes



Just like the related Serrated Wrack, bladderwrack makes a really nice pickle. It's best to use young fronds where the bladders are really immature. I also like to prick all the bladders with pin to ensure the vinegar can penetrate. To use, just shred the pickled leaves and use as a garnish.

Ingredients:

600g young bladderwrack fronds, cut into 3-5cm lengths, washed in cold fresh water 3 times and drained
600ml white wine vinegar
1/4 tsp mustard seeds
1/4 tsp black peppercorns
1/4 tsp coriander seeds
3 tbsp sugar
1/2 tbsp salt

Method:

Combine the vinegar, mustard seeds, black peppercorns, coriander seeds, sugar and salt in a pan. Heat gently, stirring, until the sugar and salt dissolve then bring just to a boil, take off the heat and set aside to cool and infuse for 5 minutes.

Pack the washed bladderwrack into two pickling jars. Pour over the vinegar mixture, ensuring there are no trapped air bubbles. Ensure all the seaweed is covered. Seal with vinegar-proof lids and set aside to mature for at least 2 weeks.

Once opened store in the refrigerator.