How do you pickle capers?

Answer 1

Take 2 cups of capers, and 1 cup each of water, sugar and cider vinegar, and 1/4 cup salt. Wash and drain capers, mix salt and water, and pour over capers in jar. Cover and let stand for two days. Drain capers and pour into sterile glass jar. Heat sugar and vinegar to boiling point , pour over capers and seal. This will make one pint. Eat them whenever you like.

Answer 2

Capers can be used in numerous recipes. Some interesting recipe ideas include "Sauteed red peppers with caper sauce", "Smoked salmon and caper spread" and "Farfalle with tuna, lemon and capers".

Answer 3

Several Italian recipes use them. Veal or Chicken Piccata is my favorite. You can use them anytime you want to add a salty, sour note to a dish.

Answer 4

Capers are pickled flower buds that come from a bush found in the Middle East.