For the relish, quarter the cucumber lengthways, then thinly slice and place in a bowl along with the onion. Season with a few generous pinches of salt. Mix well and leave to rest for 15 minutes ...
Izard uses a hot or cold brine depending on what she’s pickling: To make a hot brine for onions, peppers, or mixes like giardiniera, bring three parts vinegar and one part water to a boil.
Scientists have assembled the most complete Tasmanian tiger genome to date from a century-old pickled head, providing a full DNA blueprint to potentially bring the extinct species back to life.