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Old 26-07-2011, 06:28 AM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Default Pickling shallots

On Jul 25, 11:03*pm, "Bob Hobden" wrote:
*Do you know why you salt them?
There was some discussion here a few years back on the same subject and from
memory both sides agreed to differ.


Surely the idea is to draw water, which is then replaced from the
vinegar, enhancing the taste?