Pickled Ramps

Name: Pickled Ramps
Ingredients: Salt; 1/2 pound ramps, green tops and root ends trimmed off; 2 dried red chilies; 6 sprigs thyme; 3 slices fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon fennel seeds; 1/2 cup sugar; 3 teaspoons kosher salt; 3/4 cup red wine vinegar; 3/4 cup water

10 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

Salt
1/2 pound ramps, green tops and root ends trimmed off
2 dried red chilies
6 sprigs thyme
3 slices fresh ginger
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/2 cup sugar
3 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 cup red wine vinegar
3/4 cup water

Directions

1

Bring a medium pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add the ramps and cook for 1 minute. Drain and run cold water over the ramps to stop the cooking. Drain again.
2

Place the ramps in a medium bowl or 1-quart jar. Add the chilies, thyme, ginger, and fennel seeds. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, 3 teaspoons salt, red wine vinegar and water. Bring to a boil and pour this mixture over the ramps. As soon as they're cool, you can serve them, or just cover and refrigerate.