{"product_id":"pickled-walnuts","title":"Pickled Walnuts","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition - Sharpham Park Pickled Walnuts, made with Olives Et Al\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA forgotten British delicacy, revived. Green walnuts grown in our certified organic orchards on the Somerset Levels, picked and pricked by our community at Pickle Me Walnuts on Midsummer’s Day, then pickled in collaboration with Olives Et Al. Soft, dark, sweet and sharp; made for the cheeseboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA taste of old England, from a Somerset orchard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePickled walnuts were once a fixture of the British table. A recipe appears in Eliza Smith’s \u003cem\u003eThe Compleat Housewife\u003c\/em\u003e as early as 1727, and for generations they were served with cold meats, game and cheese, especially at Christmas. Today they have all but disappeared from modern kitchens. We think it is time they came back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePicked by hand, by our community\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGreen walnuts must be gathered in midsummer, before their shells begin to harden. On St John the Baptist’s Day, long known as Pickled Walnut Day, friends, neighbours and local food lovers joined us in the orchard for \u003cstrong\u003ePickle Me Walnuts\u003c\/strong\u003e. Together we shook, picked and pricked every walnut by hand, ready for brining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrown at Sharpham Park\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOur walnuts come from the orchard Roger Saul planted in 2004, after finding a ‘monk’s lunch’ of a walnut, chicken bones and a scallop shell hidden in a 16th-century wall. Every Somerset farm once had a walnut tree. Our \u003cstrong\u003ecertified organic orchards\u003c\/strong\u003e are grown without glyphosate, synthetic pesticides or irrigation, so each harvest truly reflects its season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade with Olives Et Al\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWe partnered with our friends at Olives Et Al, the Dorset makers known for small-batch, hand-prepared foods, to bring the walnuts to the jar. Slowly brined and pickled, they turn a deep, glossy black, with a soft bite and a rich, sweet and tangy flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to enjoy them\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn a cheeseboard with a strong Cheddar or Stilton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlongside cold ham, pork pie or game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSliced into beef stews, gravies and pies for depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith leftovers on Boxing Day, the traditional way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003etruly British delicacy\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a wonderful gift for anyone who loves good food with a story.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"British Organic Walnuts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58964713472381,"sku":null,"price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/7283\/4364\/files\/Pickled_Walnuts.jpg?v=1792852450","url":"https:\/\/sharphampark.com\/products\/pickled-walnuts","provider":"Sharpham Park British Organic Walnuts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}