Pickled Ramps

Name: Pickled Ramps
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 dozen
Ingredients: 1 pound ramps; 2 bay leaves; 5 whole allspice; 1 teaspoon mustard seed; 1/2 teaspoon whole peppercorns; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 3/4 cup water; 3/4 cup white vinegar; 3 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons kosher salt

Total Time Prep: 15 min. + chilling

Yield 4 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

Pickling is a fantastic way to enjoy ramps beyond their short harvest season. Serve pickled ramps with charcuterie boards, on grilled sandwiches or mixed into salads. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Ingredients

1 pound ramps
2 bay leaves
5 whole allspice
1 teaspoon mustard seed
1/2 teaspoon whole peppercorns
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup white vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons kosher salt

Directions

Trim greens off ramps, save for another use. In a large bowl, place ramps, bay leaves, allspice, mustard seed, peppercorns and pepper flakes. In a small saucepan, bring the water, vinegar, sugar and salt to a simmer until sugar and salt dissolve. Pour over ramps; cover. Let stand 2 hours. Transfer to jars if desired; seal tightly. Refrigerate for at least 48 hours before serving, and up to 1 month.

Nutrition Facts

1 pickled ramp: 2 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 9mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 free food.

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