What to do with pickled walnuts
Unlocking the potential of pickled walnuts.
Pickled walnuts may not be a staple in every pantry, but for those familiar, they are worth exploring. With roots back to early 18th-century England, these intriguing delicacies offer a unique balance of vinegar with sweetness and spice.
Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to experiment, pickled walnuts deserve a spot inside your pantry.
Most commonly served on a cheese platter, grazing board or as part of a ploughman’s lunch, pickled walnuts have so much more to offer. We will explore the many versatile ways that pickled walnuts can be used, and give you some delicious recipes that you can add to your cooking arsenal.
Add a flavour burst
Cooking with pickled walnuts doesn’t need to be all about haute cuisine … simple favourites can also be given a lift with a little bit of pickled walnut snuck in. Try:
- Ham and cheese toastie with pickled walnuts
- Scrambled eggs garnished with chopped pickled walnuts
- Spaghetti bolognese with a finely chopped pickled walnut or a tablespoon of the pickling liquid added to the bolognese
- Sausages with pickled walnuts.
Pickled walnut ketchup
A condiment perfect for impressing family and friends, pickled walnut ketchup can be a fun and tasty alternative to regular ketchup, with flavour a bit more like HP sauce or barbecue sauce. Super simple to make, this condiment shines in a variety of dishes. These include sandwiches, burgers, grilled meats, roasted vegetables, and much more.
With so many uses, pickled walnut ketchup is a must-try addition to your kitchen.
Check out our recipes for two-ingredient pickled walnut ketchup or sophisticated pickled walnuts ketchup.
Pickled walnut and caramelised onion tarts
A quick and easy dish made for entertaining, these rustic mini tarts showcase the beautiful pattern inside sliced pickled walnuts. The tarts mix the sweet, rich taste of caramelised onion with the tangy flavour of pickled walnuts.
A treat for any occasion, these tarts will keep you coming back for more.
Check out the pickled walnut and caramelised onion tarts recipe.
Red cabbage, pickled walnuts and balsamic
The perfect accompaniment to roast turkey, this unique side-dish will wow your Christmas guests. This dish is not only delicious – it’s also giving a little splash of colour to your festive holidays.
The combination of pickled walnuts, cabbage, and balsamic vinegar is easy to prepare, and will have your guests asking for the recipe.
Check out the red cabbage, pickled walnuts, and balsamic recipe.
Beef and pickled walnut pie
A hearty, comforting dish with a rich and savoury filling. Tender chunks of slow-cooked beef are enveloped in a deeply flavourful gravy, infused with the tangy, slightly sharp bite of pickled walnuts.
The pickled walnuts bring a unique twist, elevating the traditional beef pie into something more complex and gourmet, perfect for a cosy dinner or special occasion.
Roast beetroot, feta and pickled walnut salad
Pickled walnuts lend their spiced vinegary flavour to balance sweet roast root vegetables and salty feta cheese in this hearty salad. Each ingredient brings something different to the table, but its the addition of the pickled walnuts which really takes it to the next level.
Perfect for special occasions, light lunches or even as a side dish. This salad not only looks a treat, it taste like one too.
Check out the roast beetroot, feta, and pickled walnut salad recipe.
Sweet potato salad with avocado, feta and pickled walnuts
The pickled walnuts blend beautifully with the sweet potato, avocado, and feta, bringing a punchy, earthy flavour to the salad. Bursting with flavour, this salad is a must-try.
Check out the sweet potato salad with avocado, feta and pickled walnuts recipe.
Ainsley Harriott’s charred green and black salad with cheese, walnuts and fruit salsa
Check out the recipe for charred green and black salad with cheese, walnuts and fruit salsa.
Pickled walnut & potato croquettes with pickled walnut mayo
A delightful dish that combines rich, savoury flavours with a satisfying texture. The croquettes are made with mashed potato’s mixed with finely chopped pickled walnuts, adding a tangy earthy depth.
The pickled walnut mayo, served alongside enhances the dish with its smooth, slight acidic, and nutty profile. The sharpness of the pickled walnuts cuts through the mayo, offering a perfect balance of flavours. An blend of comfort food with a gourmet twist, making it an exciting starter or side.
Check out the recipe for pickled walnut & potato croquettes with pickled walnut mayo.
Pickled walnuts can help enhance a large variety of different meals. From pickled walnut and caramelised onion tarts to pickled walnut ketchup, you can experiment and discover new and fresh ways to enhance your next meal. You can purchase pickled walnuts here.
