Pickled Swiss Chard Stems
14
- Prep Time10 mins
- Total Time15 mins
- Makes1 1/2 cups
(Recipes by Irene Ngo; Produced by Aimee Nishitoba; Photography by Erik Putz; Food styling by Zeke Goodwin; Prop styling by Nicole Billark)
Make the most of leftover Swiss chard stalks by pickling them! Snack on the pickled stalks whole, or chop them up and add to salads, fried eggs, or any dish that could use a sour condiment.
Ingredients
2 large bunches rainbow swiss chard
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
3 tbsp granulated sugar
1 1/2 tbsp pickling spice
Instructions
Cut stems off chard. Reserve leaves for another use. Cut stems into 21/2-in.-long pieces (if stems are thick, halve pieces lengthwise).
Combine vinegar, sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan and set over medium-high. Boil until sugar dissolves, about 1 min.
Combine stems and pickling spice in a glass bowl or jar. Pour vinegar mixture overtop. Set aside until completely cooled. Cover and refrigerate overnight before serving. Pickles will keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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