Pickled Mary Recipe

Name: Pickled Mary
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups tomato juice; 1 1/2 cups Stolichnaya or other good vodka; Tomatillo Sauce (recipe follows); Juice of 2 lemons; Juice of 3 limes; Few dashes of Worcestershire sauce; Few dashes of Franks RedHot or other hot sauce; 2 tablespoons smoked sweet Spanish paprika; 2 teaspoons celery salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; Celery stalks, for garnish; 4 large tomatillos, husked and rinsed; 1/2 small red onion, coarsely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 jalapeno chile, stemmed and chopped; 2 tablespoons canola oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons honey; 1/4 cup prepared horseradish, drained; 6 fresh spinach leaves; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; (makes about 1 1/2 cups)

Servings: persons

6 cups tomato juice
1 1/2 cups Stolichnaya or other good vodka
Tomatillo Sauce (recipe follows)
Juice of 2 lemons
Juice of 3 limes
Few dashes of Worcestershire sauce
Few dashes of Franks RedHot or other hot sauce
2 tablespoons smoked sweet Spanish paprika
2 teaspoons celery salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
Celery stalks, for garnish
4 large tomatillos, husked and rinsed
1/2 small red onion, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 jalapeno chile, stemmed and chopped
2 tablespoons canola oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup prepared horseradish, drained
6 fresh spinach leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
(makes about 1 1/2 cups)

1
Whisk together the tomato juice, vodka, tomatillo sauce, lemon and lime juices, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, paprika, celery salt, and cayenne in a pitcher.
2
Cover and refrigerate until very cold, at least 2 hours.
3
Serve with celery stalks.
4
Preheat the oven to 400F.
5
Toss the tomatillos, onion, garlic, and jalapeno with the oil on a baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.
6
Roast in the oven until the mixture is soft but not browned, 15 to 20 minutes.
7
Transfer to a food processor and process until smooth.
8
Add the vinegar, honey, horseradish, spinach, and cilantro and pulse just to combine.
9
Season with salt and pepper.
10
Scrape into a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 8 hours before serving.

221

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups tomato juice, 1 1/2 cups Stolichnaya or other good vodka, Tomatillo Sauce (recipe follows), Juice of 2 lemons, and more.

Yes, Pickled Mary falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pickled Mary

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