Kilner

Our Partnership

Both dating back to the 18th and 19th century, Kilner® and Sarson’s have been providing perfect pickling in people’s homes for years! We’ve partnered to show you our tricks and tips for the best pickles, and provide you with tasty recipes that you can create easily at home.

Recipes

Get stuck into pickling season with our range of delicious recipes, including dishes from pickling expert Iain Pennington, head chef of the top Bristol restaurant, The Ethicurean.

How to Pickle Corn

How to Pickle Vegetables

How to Pickle Cauliflower

How to make Sauerkraut

How to Pickle Oyster Mushrooms

How to Pickle Beetroot

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What you’ll need

Equipment

To achieve the perfect pickle, you'll need the right equipment.

Sterilising

Preparing your Kilner® Jars to pickle is a crucial element in the pickling process.

Kilner® Jars

Everything you need to successfully pickle and preserve fruit and vegetables.

Vinegar

Brewed to a special strength to preserve your vegetables for longer.

Your guide to essential equipment for pickling

Most of the equipment used to make pickles may already be found in your kitchen but there are a few essential items which you will need for particular processes.

The Kilner® range features a number of specialist items and you will be able to find out more information about them in the Accessories section of the Kilner® website.

Preserve Jars

Kilner® Jars with a replaceable vacuum seal lid and screw band. Available in a range of sizes.

Preserving Pan

With a sturdy handle and pouring lip, perfect for sterilising Kilner® Jars and also preparing recipes.

Clip Top Jars

Kilner® Jars with clip top lids and replaceable rubber seal. Available in a range of sizes and also shapes.

Funnel

The wide neck and mouth of this Kilner® Funnel has been designed to fit into all Kilner® Jars allowing you to fill jars quickly and easily.

Wooden Spoon

Long handles are essential for keeping your hands safe whilst working with hot liquids.

Jar Labels

It is essential to label your Kilner® Jars with the contents and the date made as it may be many months before you come to eat it.

Jar Tongs

With heat resistant arms, the Kilner® Jar Tongs will allow you to grip and remove hot sterilised and processed jars from hot water.

Lots more Sarson’s stuff

Pickling Made Easy

From onions to summer vegetables to beetroot, peppers and radishes. Use our guide and be inspired to pickle pretty much anything, right at home in your kitchen.

Make your own pickle