Pickled Ramps, Scallions or Leeks

Ingredients

• 1 cup white wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon whole coriander seed
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
• 1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorn
• 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 10 ounces ramps, trimmed and well rinsed

Directions

1. 1

   Mix together wine vinegar, sugar, salt, coriander seeds, fennel seeds, peppercorns, red pepper flakes(if using), thyme and 2 cups water in a med large saucepan.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil and add ramps. Return to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer til tender, about5-7 minutes.

3. 3

   Take off heat, let cool about 1-2 hours.

4. 4

   Refrigerate in their liquid in an airtight container up to 1 month. Enjoy!