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Spicy Pickled Swiss Chard Stems

Zesty Spicy Pickled Swiss Chard Stems for a Flavor Boost

Discover the vibrant and bold flavor of Spicy Pickled Swiss Chard Stems, perfect for elevating your meals.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 jars
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: Preserved
Calories: 50

Ingredients
  

For the Pickling Brine
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 cup Rice Wine Vinegar Can substitute with white wine vinegar
  • 1 cup Distilled White Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar Or Maple Syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Salt
For the Flavor Boost
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha For a spicy kick
  • 1 teaspoon Celery Seed
  • 1 teaspoon Black Peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon Yellow Mustard Seeds
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
For the Main Ingredient
  • 4 cups Rainbow Chard Stems Fresh and cleaned

Equipment

  • Mason Jars
  • medium saucepan
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by cleaning the rainbow chard stems thoroughly and trimming them to fit your mason jars. Aim for pieces about 4-5 inches long.
  2. In each jar, distribute the celery seeds, black peppercorns, yellow mustard seeds, and garlic evenly.
  3. Tightly pack the cut chard stems into the mason jars, pressing them down gently.
  4. In a medium saucepan, combine water, rice wine vinegar, distilled white vinegar, sugar (or maple syrup), salt, and sriracha. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  5. Carefully pour the hot brine over the packed chard stems in the jars, ensuring they are completely submerged.
  6. Allow the jars to cool to room temperature before sealing them with lids.
  7. Refrigerate the jars for at least 2 days to allow flavors to develop.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Pack tightly to maximize flavor absorption and allow at least 48 hours for the best taste.

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