Preserved : Volume 1 - Condiments

Condiments have been at the heart of food preservation for most of human history. In fact, the word itself originally referred to any substance that prevented food from spoiling. But condiments have outgrown these utilitarian beginnings, and now hold the power to transform the humblest of dishes into something revelatory. Imagine adding a fiery and aromatic zhug to cool yogurt to make the ultimate saucy accompaniment to grilled meats, or a vibrant ruby-red horseradish to serve alongside tinned fish at your next picnic. Faced with end of season tomatoes, why not make your own ketchup, a little less sweet and with a lot more tang, this is bound to replace whatever bottle you have in your fridge. Elevating the unsung culinary heroes to star status with stories, history, and showcasing recipes for delicious sauces, spreads, relishes, and chutneys, __Preserved: Condiments__ brings a world of flavors to your kitchen and depth, spice, and interest to your cooking. Condiments showcases 25 recipes for some of the worlds most delicious sauces, spreads, relishes, and chutneys. It is the first in a series of six short books devoted to all things food preservation. Utilizing fermentation, curing, smoking, pickling, and drying, the recipes in Condiments, including those for Ajika the Georgian hot pepper relish, salted preserved herbs known as Herbes sales, and the Haitian pickled vegetable relish called Pikliz, add depth, spice, and interest to your cooking. The authors all lend stellar credentials and as a trio they bring a mix of professional cookery and preserving experience, food journalism experience, and expertise on food history. This is a highly giftable book and series for anyone who wishes to hone their knowledge of preservation.