Atomic Frog Balls

[bryan]

Name correction 4/15/13 Cookshack

Atomic Frog Balls

4 pounds brussels sprouts, cleaned

2-3/4 cups apple cider vinegar

3 cups water

1/4 cup sea salt, non iodized

1 tablespoons coriander seeds

12 dried chilies

1 tablespoons cumin seeds, or ground cumin

12-24 clove garlic

Sterilize 12+ jars with canning lids for 12 minutes in boiling water.

Place vinegar, water and salt in a Pyrex measuring cup and place in a pan of hot water, and heat it just boiling (like the double boiler method).

Cut brussels in half if large or leave whole, if desired.

Place in jars , but do not squash in too tight.

Add 1 chili pepper, 1 to 2 cloves of garlic, pinch of cumin and coriander per jar.

Pour vinegar mixture over sprouts to 1/4-inch from top.

Wipe rim and put lids on finger tight.

Place jars in boiling water bath.

Boil for 12 minutes, take out jars- tighten lids and cool on wire rack or on a towel.

[Loquitur]

Re: Atomic Frog Balls

Cook Shack: Have you tried these? I don't think I'm interested in the whole canning process but I'd be happy to try a smaller quantity that would last in the frig in mason jars until consumed if it tastes as good as it looks/sounds.

[bryan]

Re: Atomic Frog Balls

I cut the recipe down to about 1/4th and used Jalapeno peppers.

If you don't do the water bath you will need to pre cook them some.

I'm thinking of blanching some in left over pickle juice to see how they turn out.

[ThreeDJ16]

Re: Atomic Frog Balls

Recipe sounds good, but think I may have to substitute okra in for the brussels sprouts. Love pickled okra, but don't want to think about the name we would have to change it to!

-=J

[bryan]

Re: Atomic Frog Balls

The government might can it in OD Green and label as Privates Rations.