To Pickle Shrimp

Ingredients

• Shrimp
• Strong Vinegar
• Water
• Salt
• Allspice
• 2-3 tablespoons of Sweet Oil (Olive Oil)
• Brandy

Directions

1. Rinse the shrimp well in salt and water.
2. Prepare 2 parts strong vinegar and 1 part water.
3. Add a few allspice.
4. Bring the pickle to a boil.
5. Pour it hot over the shrimp.

If Sending Shrimp a Distance Away

1. Add a little more vinegar and 2-3 tablespoons of sweet oil.
2. Boil the pickle again.
3. Completely cover the shrimp in pickle.
4. Place a paper wet with brandy over the top.

Source — Creole Cookery Book
Prepared by Sean Tilmon
Louisiana Anthology
June 7, 2020