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Pickled fennel with with orange zest and black peppercorns in a Weck jar.
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Quick Pickled Fennel

This cheerful pickled fennel with orange is great as a snack, as part of a green salad, and makes a great side dish for grilled vegetables.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Author: Eloïse

Ingredients
 

For the vinegar brine

  • ⅔ cup white wine vinegar sub apple cider vinegar
  • ⅔ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Wash the fennel and cut off the top and the root end. Remove damaged layers. Cut it in half down the center. Place the cut side down and slice it as thinly as possible using a sharp knife (see video).
  • Retrieve the orange zest with a citrus zester or vegetable peeler. Make sure to remove the white parts that can add a bitter taste with a paring knife. Cut the zests into very thin strips.
  • Add the vinegar, salt, and sugar to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and wait until the salt and sugar have completely dissolved.
  • Add the fennel, orange zest, peppercorns, fennel seeds (if using), and juniper berries (if using) to a 16 ounces (500 ml) glass jar. Pour the hot vinegar brine on top. Fill up the jar with water if you don't have enough vinegar brine.
  • Close the jar with a lid and let it come to room temperature. Then store in the fridge for at least 20 minutes or preferably overnight.

Notes

  1. Wash the oranges thoroughly, and with baking soda, even if they are organic, if possible – this will help prevent contamination. Washing the rim of the jar will help safeguard the pickle, too.
  2. Let the pickle steep: Fennel salad can be enjoyed immediately, but it tastes even better when the flavors have had time to meld together.
  3. Use the brine in your salad dressings!
  4. Store the pickled fennel in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. However, the texture and flavor of the fennel may change slightly over time as it continues to absorb the flavors from the pickling liquid.

Nutrition

Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.4g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 17g

Equipment

  • 16 ounces Weck jar 500 ml
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