How to Scale Your Mixed Pickle Recipe for a Large Family

Making pickle for a big family or event? Scaling up requires careful ratios, not just doubling everything.

The Golden Rule: Maintain the vegetable-to-spice-to-oil ratio. If your base recipe is for 1 kg veggies, for 5 kgs, use 5x the spices and 5x the oil.

Practical Tips:

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  Work in Batches: Mix vegetables and spices in large batches, but temper oil in smaller quantities to ensure even coating.

  
  


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  Use Larger Containers: A food-grade plastic drum or multiple large ceramic jars.

  
  


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  Stirring is Key: With larger volumes, ensure you stir thoroughly from the bottom every day during the initial ferment.

  
  

Scaling successfully means everyone gets the same delicious, consistent flavor. For large families who consume pickle regularly, buying in bulk from a reputable mixed pickle can be both economical and convenient.