Pickled Ramps

A flavorful pickle made with fresh ramp bulbs, aromatic spices, and a tangy vinegar brine. These pickled ramps make a delicious condiment that will keep for up to 2 weeks.

4 servings
25 min

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces ramp greens (2 handfuls)
  • 2 whole dried red chiles
  • 2 whole bay leaves
  • 2 teaspoons fennel seeds
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 1 cup white wine vinegar
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup boiled water

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Trim greens from 8 ounces ramps (2 handfuls); reserve for another use-like pesto! Pack bulbs into a heatproof 1-pint jar along with 2 dried red chiles, 2 bay leaves, 2 teaspoons fennel seeds, and 1 teaspoon black peppercorns.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Bring 1 cup white wine vinegar, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, and 1 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan, stirring to dissolve. Pour over ramps to cover. Seal jar. Let cool, then chill. Ramps will keep 2 weeks.

    15 min