Blanch-and-Seal Pickles

By ClaudiaJan

Ingredients

• Ingredients:
• 1 ½ c. vegetables or fruit, cut into small slices or chunks
• 1 c. vinegar
• 1 ½ tsp. kosher salt
• Herbs (about 2 Tbsp. chopped, or a few sprigs) and spices (about 1 tsp.)

Details

Adapted from readymade.com

Preparation

Step 1

Tools:
1 clean pint jar with lid
Large pot
Ice
Sharp knife
Cutting board

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, fill a large bowl with ice and cold water.
2. Add vegetables to the boiling water and blanch for 1 to 3 minutes (see below for exact times). Remove vegetables from the boiling water and submerge them in the ice bath. As soon as they are cool, remove them and drain well.
3. Place blanched vegetables and raw fruit in the jar with the vinegar, salt, herbs, and spices.
4. Cover tightly, refrigerate, and enjoy within a week.