Pickled Pumpkin Appetizer
10 servings
20 minutes
Pickled pumpkin appetizer is a refined dish of European cuisine that harmoniously combines the sweetness of pumpkin with the spicy tang of the marinade. Its roots trace back to home canning traditions when seasonal vegetables were prepared for long winter months. Thinly sliced pumpkin absorbs the aromas of apple cider vinegar, black pepper, and sugar, creating a delicate balance of sweet and sour notes. After three days of pickling, it acquires a rich flavor and an appetizing crunchy texture. This appetizer perfectly complements meat and cheese platters, can serve as a base for light salads or be an exquisite treat on its own. Its gentle aroma with a subtle spicy sharpness makes it an excellent choice for gourmets who appreciate original flavor combinations.
1
Peel the pumpkin from the skin and seeds. Cut into thin strips.
- Pumpkin: 300 g
2
Boil the water.
- Water: 300 ml
3
Wrap the peppercorns in a napkin and hit the napkin with a rolling pin, hammer, or heavy pan to crack the peppercorns.
- Black peppercorns: 10 pieces
4
Mix salt, sugar, and pepper.
- Salt: 1 tablespoon
- Sugar: 4 tablespoons
- Black peppercorns: 10 pieces
5
Pour with boiling water and stir until sugar and salt dissolve.
- Water: 300 ml
- Sugar: 4 tablespoons
- Salt: 1 tablespoon
6
Place the pumpkin in a liter jar, pour in vinegar, and fill with hot brine.
- Pumpkin: 300 g
- Apple cider vinegar: 2 tablespoons
- Water: 300 ml
7
Let it sit for 3 days.