Pickled Broccoli Stems

Serves: 2

Presley Zulauf

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

47

Spice

45

Sweetness

48

Sourness

37

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.2

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 tbsps

Kosher Salt

2 tbsps

Sugar

Directions:

1

Watch how to make this recipe

2

Bring a medium pot of water to a boil

3

Peel the broccoli stems and slice them into 1/2-inch-thick coins (or oddball shapes--just keep them all about the same size)

4

Blanch them in the boiling water until fork-tender, 2 to 4 minutes

5

Cool them in ice water; drain

6

Bring the vinegar, salt, sugar, pickling spice, bay leaf, lemon zest and juice and 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan

7

Pour over the broccoli and let cool

8

Refrigerate for at least 4 hours