{"id":14106,"date":"2022-11-09T10:59:22","date_gmt":"2022-11-09T08:59:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/pretoria\/blog\/2022\/11\/09\/pick-a-peck-of-pickled-avos\/"},"modified":"2022-11-09T10:59:26","modified_gmt":"2022-11-09T08:59:26","slug":"pick-a-peck-of-pickled-avos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/pretoria\/blog\/2022\/11\/09\/pick-a-peck-of-pickled-avos\/","title":{"rendered":"Pick a peck of pickled avos!"},"content":{"rendered":"

You\u2019ve heard of pickled cucumbers, onions and carrots, but have you ever heard of pickled avocados? <\/strong><\/h4>\n

It\u2019s true, pickled avos are a thing, and over the past few years have become increasingly popular with foodies. They\u2019re a favourite among chefs who love their combination of creaminess and spiciness, and the fact that they\u2019re always ready in the fridge, no matter what dish they decide to whip up on a whim!<\/p>\n

\"\"Pickles have been around for more than 4 000 years, when ancient Mesopotamians began soaking cucumbers in salty brine to preserve them. They have since become a staple in many cultures, and today some pickled vegetables may offer health benefits due to the fermentation process that they undergo.<\/p>\n

Pickled avos are prepared from not-quite-ripe avos, which helps when you got a little avo-zealous in the store and are now faced with a bowl full of avos ripening at the same time!<\/p>\n

Simply boil up the pickling liquid, allow it to cool, add to a screw-top bottle with sliced unripe avos, refrigerate and you\u2019re good to go.<\/p>\n

Pickled avos totally transform regular grilled cheese sarmies and cheeseburgers, and are showstoppers in egg and tuna salads, on BLTs, and in Mexican favourites like quesadillas, burritos and tacos.<\/p>\n

You can even add the pickle juice to Bloody Marys for a little extra kick, and panko-coat pickled avo slices for deep fried pickles. Don\u2019t take our word for it, try it!<\/p>\n

Pickled avos are quick and easy to make, taste delicious, and are always on hand for when you need avos and find yourself in, well, a pickle!<\/p>\n

PICKLED GREEN AVOCADO<\/strong><\/p>\n

Makes 1 Jar <\/em><\/p>\n

Preparation time: <\/strong>20 minutes + 3 hours refrigeration
\nCooking time:<\/strong> 10 minutes + 20 minutes cooling<\/p>\n

You can eat these pickles, when stored in the fridge, for up to 2 or 3 weeks, depending on how ripe the avocados were when you pickled them. If you notice that the pickled avocados are mushy, or have started to disintegrate, they are past their shelf life<\/p>\n

Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n