A great way to make the most of the annual choko harvest, this tangy pickle recipe is from the Australian Women's Weekly.
Yummy on biscuits with cheese!
1 kilogram chokoes, peeled, cored, chopped finely
2 large brown onions (400g), chopped finely
1/4 cup (70g) coarse cooking salt
2 teaspoon curry powder
2 teaspoon mustard powder
2 cup (440g) white (granulated) sugar
2 cup (500ml) white vinegar
1 tablespoon cornflour
1 tablespoon white vinegar, extra
Large non-metallic bowl
Large saucepan
Sterilised jars
Combine choko, onion and salt in large non-metallic bowl; stand 2 hours. Rinse and drain well.
Combine vegetables with curry powder, mustard powder, sugar and vinegar in large saucepan; stir over high heat, without boiling, until sugar dissolves. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes or until pickle is thick.
Blend cornflour with extra vinegar in small bowl until smooth; stir into pickle. Simmer, stirring, about 5 minutes or until mixture boils and thickens.
Spoon hot pickle into hot sterilised jars; seal immediately. Label and date jars when cold.
Pickles, preserves, vegetarian
Wear disposable gloves when preparing chokoes as they will leave a sticky residue on your skin.
Store pickle in a cool, dark place for at least three weeks before opening.
Refrigerate after opening.