Auntie Irenes Famous Red Pickle Mango Recipes

Steps:

• Drain the oil from the mango pickle into two cast-iron skillets. Turn the heat on high under the skillets. When hot, sear the cauliflower in one skillet and cook the cabbage in the other. Cook both until fork tender.
• When the cabbage is almost finished, add three-quarters of the mango pickle and continue cooking a few more minutes. Add half the raisins. When the cauliflower is finished, toss in the remaining mango pickle, corn and remaining raisins.
• Put the cabbage in a bowl and top with the cauliflower.

Steps:

• Boil all together until its cooked (until sugar melts); let cool & then pour liquid in glass jar & soak green mangoes for 3 weeks for up to 1 month.

Steps:

• Wash the mangoes and pat dry them.
• Without peeling, cut them into long thin slices; discard the pit.
• Dry the slices in sun for 10 to 12 hours spread on an absorbent cloth.
• Heat half of the oil in a large skillet on medium heat.
• Add the seasonings except salt and asafetida powder.
• As soon as they sizzle, add the dried mango pieces.
• Stir together for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Turn off the heat.
• Mix in the salt and asafetida powder when the mixture is cold.
• Heat the remaining oil separately.
• Pour the hot oil over the spiced mango slices and adjust the spices, as needed.
• Put the pickle in a jar, cover, and store in a warm place for a few days.
• Shake everyday.
• Pickle may be refrigerated if it is to be kept long.
• Variation: Peel the mangoes before cutting.
• Reduce the oil by half and adjust the seasonings.

Steps:

• Combine mango slices and 3 tablespoons salt in a large bowl. Let sit, about 15 minutes.
• Combine remaining 1 tablespoon salt, 3 cups plus 3 tablespoons water, and sugar in a large pot; bring to a boil. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; pour in vinegar. Remove brine from heat and let cool, about 15 minutes.
• Drain mango slices and place in large jars. Cover with cooled brine. Seal and refrigerate until mango turns yellow, about 2 days.