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adrenalism (medicine)


adrenalism -->
hypercorticoidism
Excessive secretion of one or more steroid hormones of the adrenal cortex; sometimes used also to designate the state produced by therapeutic administration of large quantities of steroids having glucocorticoid activity, e.g., hydrocortisone.

See: Cushing's syndrome.

Synonym: adrenalism, hyperadrenalcorticalism, hyperadrenocorticalism.


Pickled shallots (recipes)




Makes 2x450g/1 lb jars



Preparation time

overnight



Cooking time

10 to 30 mins

















Ingredients



250g/9oz rock salt2 litre/3½ pint water1.35kg/3lb shallots, peeled and trimmed2 litre /3½ pint white Wine vinegar1 tbsp each allspice berries, juniper berries, black peppercorns and mustard seeds2 bay leaves170g/6oz light muscovado sugarlarge sterilised jars with screw top lids - prepare jars by washing in hot soapy water and leaving to dry and warm in a cool oven - 130C/250F/Gas ½ for 10-15 minutes.



Method



1. Put the salt and water into a large saucepan, dissolve over a low heat and then leave the brine to cool.2. Put the prepared shallots into the brine, weight down with a plate and leave in a cool place for 24 hours.3. The next day put the vinegar and all the spices and sugar into a saucepan, bring to the boil and leave to infuse and cool.4. Drain the shallots and carefully pack into the jars. Pour over the infused vinegar and the spices. Cover the jars with a screw top lid and leave in a cool dark place for 3-4 weeks before eating.