This is a seriously authentically flavoured oil, which was utterly delicious as an accompaniment dip for my bourbon maple red onion and feta sourdough bread (yes, this infused bread was made with one of the balsamics). The smokiness was the perfect intense-level for me personally, and it brought my appetiser to a whole new level. One of your best!
Champagne Wine Vinegar Pickled Cucumbers
These irresistible refrigerator pickles blend the crisp elegance of Champagne vinegar with fresh cucumbers, dill, scallions, garlic, peppercorns, and mustard seeds. The result? A classic garlic-dill flavor with a refined twist. Perfect for picnics or casual snacking!
Serves 6
Ingredient:
1/2 cup Champagne Wine Vinegar
1/2 cup water
1/2 tablespoon Fleur de Sel
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
2-3 small pickling cucumbers, cut into wedges
2 hearty sprigs fresh dill
3 garlic cloves, peeled and quartered
1 scallion, trimmed and sliced
Instructions
Place vinegar, water, salt, sugar, mustard seeds, and peppercorns in a medium, non-reactive saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar and salt have dissolved, about 5-8 minutes. Place cucumbers, dill, garlic, and scallions in a glass jar or sealable container, add the liquid and set aside to cool at room temperature for 15 minutes. Place in the refrigerator and chill overnight before serving.