Pickled capers
Pickled capers are simple to prepare and are perfect for serving alongside a cheeseboard, adding to salads or using as a condiment.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 0 minutes mins
Soaking time 3 days d
Total Time 3 days d 20 minutes mins
Course Condiment
Cuisine American, European
Servings 10
Calories 5 kcal
- 125 g capers
- 125 ml white wine vinegar
- 125 ml water
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wash the capers and remove any remaining parts of the stem.
Place in a cup and cover with water. Leave to soak for 3 days, changing the water each day.
Drain the capers and discard the water.
Prepare the brine by mixing white wine vinegar, water and salt.
Transfer the capers into a sterilised glass jar with a lid.
Pour sufficient brine into the jar to cover the capers.
Store in the fridge for a minimum of 3 days before eating.
Tips
- If your capers still have a bitter flavour leave a few more days to allow the flavours to mature.
How to store
- Store in a sterilised jar with an airtight lid in the fridge for up to a month.
Variations
- Add garlic cloves or slices of red chilli to the brine for extra flavour.
- Swap white wine vinegar for cider vinegar.
Calories: 5kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 584mgPotassium: 10mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 17IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword Capers, Pickles, Preserve