FENNEL STEM PICKLES

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These sweet and spicy fennel stem pickles from Beecher's Handmade Cheese founder Kurt Beecher Dammeier can be served on their own as a delicious snack or as a tangy topping to other dishes (like his popular World's Best Mac and Cheese).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Cuisine-Inspired Recipes

Yield Makes 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 large onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon plus 2 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 cups cider vinegar
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon crushed brown mustard seeds
1 teaspoon mild chile powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1 1/2 to 2 cups fennel stems, trimmed and sliced crosswise 1/2-inch thick (from 2 large fennel bulbs with stems)
1 English cucumber, quartered lengthwise, then cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together onion, oil, 1 tablespoon salt, and pepper. Spread onion mixture in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet and transfer to oven. Bake until onions are tender and beginning to brown, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool to room temperature.
  • In a small nonreactive saucepan, mix together vinegar, sugar, and remaining 2 1/2 teaspoons salt; bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar has completely dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in red pepper flakes, mustard seeds, chile powder, garlic powder, Chinese five spice, and turmeric.
  • Place cooled onion mixture, fennel stems, cucumber, jalapeno, and bell pepper in two 1-quart glass jars or one 2-quart glass jar; toss to combine. Pour hot vinegar mixture over vegetables, adding water if necessary to cover. Cover jar and transfer to refrigerator; refrigerate at least 24 hours before serving, and up to 2 weeks.

Destinee Orozco
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Overall, I highly recommend this recipe for fennel stem pickles. They're easy to make, delicious, and a great way to use up fennel stems.


Danish Saab
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These pickles are also a great way to add a tangy kick to salads.


KB Sing
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I love to use these pickles on sandwiches and burgers. They add a nice crunch and flavor.


Md Azizur
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These pickles are a great make-ahead snack or appetizer. They're perfect for parties or potlucks.


Susheila Singh
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I'm not a big fan of fennel, but these pickles have changed my mind. They're so delicious!


Gloria Graham
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These pickles are a great way to add a pop of color and flavor to any dish.


Vijan Pandey
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I love the sweet and sour flavor of these pickles. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Phanice Adema
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pickles turned out perfectly. I'm so glad I tried this recipe.


Ahmad zia Ibrahimy
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These pickles are a great way to use up fennel stems that would otherwise go to waste.


Huda Kamel
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy these pickles were to make. I'll definitely be making them again.


Mashad khan
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These are the best fennel stem pickles I've ever had. They're so flavorful and addictive.


lehesta bani
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I love the unique flavor of these pickles. They're perfect for adding a tangy kick to salads, sandwiches, and wraps.


Moqadas Shujaee
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These fennel stem pickles are a delightful addition to any meal. They have a nice crunch and a slightly sweet and sour flavor.