Pickled Chard Stems

Name: Pickled Chard Stems
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 serving
Ingredients: 1 cup Swiss Chard stems; 1/8 cup red onion; 1 teaspoon pickling salt or kosher salt; 2 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1/2 cup white vinegar; 1/2 cup rice vinegar; 1/2 cup water; 3 Tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon peppercorns

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
8
Calories
29 kcal
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
American

Pickled Chard Stems

Iris Warren

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Make bright and colorful pickled chard stems from Rainbow Chard! See how easy it is to make these quick homemade refrigerator pickles to brighten up your sandwiches.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 cup Swiss Chard stems (from 1 large bunch of chard)
1/8 cup red onion
1 teaspoon pickling salt or kosher salt
2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1/2 cup water
3 Tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon peppercorns

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Instructions

Remove the stems from one large bunch of Swiss chard and chop into 1/4 inch pieces. Finally dice a little bit of red onion.
Put the chard stems and onion in a bowl and sprinkle with the salt. Set aside while you make the pickling brine.
Heat a saucepan over medium heat for a few minutes. Then add the mustard seeds and let them toast for 2 minutes or so to release the flavor.
Add the two types of vinegar, water, sugar and peppercorns. Bring to boiling and stir until the sugar has dissolved, then remove from the heat.
Place the chard stems and onion in a pint mason jar, packing the vegetables tightly. Pour the warm brine over the rainbow chard stems and cap the jar.
Let the jar cool at room temperature for an hour or so, then put it in the refrigerator. The pickles will be ready in a day, and will last in the refrigerator for about 3 weeks.

Notes

This recipe is not appropriate for canning or long term storage.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 29kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 0.3g (1%) Fat 0.3g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.02g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g Sodium 302mg (13%) Potassium 31mg (1%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 277IU (6%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 9mg (1%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 29 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	29kcal	1%
Carbohydrates	5g	2%
Protein	0.3g	1%
Fat	0.3g	0%
Saturated Fat	0.02g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.1g	1%
Monounsaturated Fat	0.2g	1%
Sodium	302mg	13%
Potassium	31mg	1%
Fiber	0.3g	1%
Sugar	5g	10%
Vitamin A	277IU	6%
Vitamin C	2mg	2%
Calcium	9mg	1%
Iron	0.2mg	1%