About this course

In this course you will learn the fundamentals of vinegar-based pickling. Cornersmith co-owner Alex will share her three favourite pickling recipes: Bread and Butter Cucumber Pickles, Pickled Baby Beetroots and Sweet Pickled Pears to explain the process and foundations of pickling. You will learn everything from how to select the best produce to the importance of the type of vinegar and salt you use. Alex will also cover food safety and equipment requirements so you can fill up your pantry for the seasons ahead.
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What's included?

  • Video Tutorials

    Alex will guide you through 5 step-by-step tutorials to teach you the foundations of pickling

  • Handbook

    A downloadable handbook full of recipes, information, extra tips, bonus recipes and a troubleshooting guide

  • Community

    Gain access to our Preservers Club Facebook group to share what you've made and ask any questions.

Meet your teacher

Alex Elliott-Howery is a cook, author and co-owner of Cornersmith cafes and Cooking School in Sydney, Australia. Dubbed the “Godmother of Preserving”, Alex has established herself as the authority on preserving, a pioneer in the war on food waste and a trusted source for the future of food. Alex is a self taught preserver and tried just about every preserving recipe out there. This has given her a wealth of knowledge to teach you the foundations of Pickling.
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Course Outline

  • 01
    WELCOME TO CORNERSMITH ONLINE COURSES
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    • WELCOME TO YOUR ONLINE COURSE
    • VIDEO - CORNERSMITH COOKING SCHOOL
  • 02
    AN INTRODUCTION TO PICKLING
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    • TUTORIAL - INTRODUCTION TO PICKLING
  • 03
    BEFORE YOU GET STARTED
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    • PICKLING HANDBOOK
  • 04
    JARS AND STERILISING
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    • TUTORIAL - THE IMPORTANCE OF JARS AND HOW TO STERILISE THEM
  • 05
    HEAT PROCESSING
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    • TUTORIAL - HOW TO HEAT PROCESS
  • 06
    BREAD & BUTTER CUCUMBER PICKLES
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    • TUTORIAL - BREAD AND BUTTER CUCUMBER PICKLES
    • RECIPE CARD - BREAD AND BUTTER CUCUMBER PICKLES
    • SHOPPING LIST - BREAD AND BUTTER CUCUMBER PICKLES
  • 07
    SWEET PICKLED PEARS
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    • VIDEO: SWEET PICKLED PEARS
    • RECIPE CARD - SWEET PICKLED PEARS
    • SHOPPING LIST - SWEET PICKLED PEARS
  • 08
    PICKLED BABY BEETROOTS
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    • VIDEO: PICKLED BABY BEETROOTS
    • RECIPE CARD - PICKLED BABY BEETROOTS
    • SHOPPING LIST - PICKLED BABY BEETROOTS
  • 09
    YOU HAVE FINISHED YOUR COURSE
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    • YOU HAVE FINISHED YOUR COURSE
    • ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
    • CORNERSMITH COOKBOOKS

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