Bring a big pot of water to the boil and throw the samphire in. Blanch for around 6-8 minutes and then drain and immediately refresh in cold water. Separate any of the woody stalks and discard.

Meanwhile, pick over and wash the samphire, blanch in boiling water for 1-2 minutes. Pack in sterilized jars. Cover with pickle, cover tightly. Store in a dark place and allow to mellow for 2 ...