With just a few ingredients, this easy Pickled Rhubarb comes together with less than 20 minutes of hands-on time. It's a super versatile condiment with a perfect balance of sweet and tangy. Add it to cheese plates, use it as a relish for grilled steaks and pork chops, or top a fresh salad - delightful!
Ingredients
12ouncestender red rhubarbsliced into pieces 1/4" to 1/2" thick
3medium cloves garlicsmashed
1¼cupsdistilled white vinegar
⅓cupsugar
1¼teaspoonskosher salt
1teaspoonwhole black peppercorns
1teaspoonyellow mustard seeds
2star anise pods
Instructions
Fill a quart jar with rhubarb and garlic; set aside.
Add remaining ingredients to a saucepan and bring to a boil. Immediately, carefully pour boiling liquid over the rhubarb, enough to just cover the rhubarb. Let cool completely, then cover and refrigerate at least 24 hours, and up to 1 month. Pickled flavor and a softened texture will increase with time.
Notes
Adapted from Martha Stewart Living magazine, May 2021 edition.
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