Orange Pickled Fennel Recipe

Name: Orange Pickled Fennel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 bulbs of fennel; 3 cloves of garlic; 2 dried chili peppers; 1 orange; 2 cups white wine vinegar or champagne vinegar; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon black peppercorn; 1 tablespoon yellow mustard seed; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 1 quart size mason jar (or 3 pint sized jars)

Servings: persons

1
Take two bulbs of fennel, cut off stems, wash, and slice in to crescent shaped spears.
2
Stuff fennel slices, some of the soft fennel fronds from the stem (packs extra flavor), 3cloves of garlic, and 2 dried chili peppers into mason jar.
3
Zest the orange and place zest in the mason jar with fennel.
4
Heat 2 cups of white wine vinegar, 1/2 a cup of sugar, juice from orange, 1 teaspoon of yellow mustard seed, 1 teaspoon of black peppercorns, and 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric in a pot. Remove from heat once it begins boiling.
5
Carefully (it's hot!) fill the mason jar with heated pickling liquid (step 4). The heat tends to reduce the size of the fennel almost immediately, so if you have left over slices, stuff more into the jar.
6
For added punch, slice fresh ginger and put in jar as well. Once lid is closed, shake it up, allow to cool, and stick it in the fridge. In 2 days, it will be ready for munching. Should stay good for a month if refrigerated.

153

kcal

Calories

Carbs

Protein

Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 bulbs of fennel, 3 cloves of garlic, 2 dried chili peppers, 1 orange, and more.

Yes, Orange Pickled Fennel falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Orange Pickled Fennel

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Variations & substitutions

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