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Pickled Turkey Gizzards

A recipe I can remember eating as a child...and liking!
Course Appetizer, Snack
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Author Lynn / Turnips 2 Tangerines

Ingredients

  • 5 lbs. turkey gizzards
  • 2 quarts water
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 1 cup vinegar
  • 5 cups vinegar
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 tablespoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon (heaping) pickling spice
  • 2 large onions, sliced

Instructions

  • Simmer turkey gizzards in water, salt and 1 cup vinegar for 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Drain and cool slightly. Combine five cups vinegar and 2 1/2 cups water, sugar and salt. Put pickling spice in cheesecloth and tie shut. Put cheesecloth in vinegar mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Arrange gizzards and sliced onions in a large glass jar. Do not pack. Remove and discard spice bag, pour hot brine over all. Cover, let stand overnight before refrigerating.

Notes

Recipe Idea: Place thin slices of pickled turkey gizzards on Triscut crackers. Top with a thin slice of Gouda cheese. Put under broiler to melt cheese. Serve.