cookPink Pickled Turnips

The turnips will taste great after just one week in the pickling liquid, but for that full-on saturated pink hue, let them sit for two full weeks. From: bonappetit.com Makes 1 quart

1 small red beet, trimmed, peeled, quartered
1 red chile (such as Fresno), halved lengthwise (optional)
1 pound small turnips, trimmed, peeled, quartered
½ cupred wine vinegar
2 tablespoon skosher salt
1 teaspoon sugar

Combine beet, chile (if using), and turnips in a 1-qt. heatproof jar or container.

Bring vinegar, salt, sugar, and 1½ cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan, stirring occasionally to dissolve sugar.

Pour pickling liquid over turnip mixture and let cool. Cover and chill at least 1 week before using.

DO AHEAD: Turnip mixture can be pickled 4 weeks ahead. Keep chilled.

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