Whether you’re a pickling pro or just wondering what else you can use a bottle of vinegar for other than seasoning chips, it’s amazing to think just how many different ingredients can be transformed after being steeped in the stuff. Malt vinegar in particular – distilled or otherwise – is quite unique to the UK, so when pickling at home it’s the best option if you’re after something different to what you can buy in the shops.
Of course, jars upon jars of pickles is all well and good, but for the most part they need to be paired with other foods rather than eaten alone (although who hasn’t enjoyed eating gherkins straight from the jar?). Take a look at these recipes – some easy, some more ambitious – to see how malt vinegar can become a key player at your next dinner party.