Pickled Swiss Chard Stems
Serves: 6
Camila Dooley
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
49
Spice
50
Sweetness
59
Sourness
29
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.4
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 small
Shallot (thinly sliced)1 cup
Kosher Salt2 tbsps
Brown Mustard Seed1 tbsp
Caraway Seeds1 cup
SugarDirections:
1
For chard stems and seasoning: Toss chard stems, shallot, and salt in a colander set in the sink
2
Let stand 1 hour
3
Rinse and drain well
4
Meanwhile, toast mustard and caraway seeds in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until mustard seeds begin to pop, about 2 minutes
5
Let seeds cool
6
Toss chard stems, shallot, and salt in a colander set in the sink
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Let stand 1 hour
8
Rinse and drain well
9
Meanwhile, toast mustard and caraway seeds in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until mustard seeds begin to pop, about 2 minutes
10
Let seeds cool
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For brine: Bring vinegar, sugar, and 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan; let cool slightly
12
Pour brine into jars
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Let cool slightly, then cover and chill
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DO AHEAD: Pickles can be made 2 weeks ahead
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Keep chilled
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Bring vinegar, sugar, and 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan; let cool slightly
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Pour brine into jars
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Let cool slightly, then cover and chill
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DO AHEAD: Pickles can be made 2 weeks ahead
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Keep chilled
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Variations: Pickled Green Papaya Use the same salting method and brine, but instead of chard stems and shallot, use 1 sliced seeded peeled green papaya (about 1 lb)
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Omit mustard and caraway seeds, and use 2 red or green Thai chiles and one 1"-piece peeled turmeric or ginger, thinly sliced
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Pickled Banana Chiles Use the same salting method and brine, but instead of chard stems and shallot, use 1 lb
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Fresh banana chiles (cut a long slit in each pepper to allow brine to penetrate) and 1 sliced peeled carrot
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Omit mustard and caraway seeds, and use 1 garlic clove
26
Pickled Green Papaya Use the same salting method and brine, but instead of chard stems and shallot, use 1 sliced seeded peeled green papaya (about 1 lb)
27
Omit mustard and caraway seeds, and use 2 red or green Thai chiles and one 1"-piece peeled turmeric or ginger, thinly sliced
28
Pickled Banana Chiles Use the same salting method and brine, but instead of chard stems and shallot, use 1 lb
29
Fresh banana chiles (cut a long slit in each pepper to allow brine to penetrate) and 1 sliced peeled carrot
30
Omit mustard and caraway seeds, and use 1 garlic clove