Best Ouzotini Recipes

Pickled Chiles image

Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Time 45m

Yield about 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds chiles
Sherry vinegar
Sugar
Kosher salt
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons coriander seeds
2 tablespoons black peppercorns
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
4 sprigs fresh marjoram
3 garlic cloves

Steps:

Pack the chiles into 2 (1-quart) jars and add enough water to come within 1/2-inch of the rim. Pour the water out into a measuring cup. Note the volume, pour off half the water, and replace it with sherry vinegar. Add 2 tablespoons of sugar and 2 tablespoons of salt for every 3 cups of liquid.
Pour the vinegar mixture into a nonreactive saucepan and add the bay leaves, coriander seeds, black peppercorns, cumin seeds, marjoram, and garlic. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly. Pour the hot liquid into the jars to cover the peppers, and screw on the lids. Refrigerate for up to 1 month.

Pickled Ramps image

Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Time 35m

Yield 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups white wine vinegar
Kosher salt
2 teaspoons coriander seeds
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 bay leaf
1 jalapeno chile, split
2 pounds ramp bulbs (from 3 to 4 pounds ramps)

Steps:

Combine the vinegar, 2 tablespoons salt, coriander seeds, mustard seeds, bay leaf, and jalapeno in a nonreactive saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook for 3 minutes, then remove the pan from the heat and let the liquid cool to room temperature.
Bring a gallon of heavily salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the ramps and blanch for 2 minutes, then drain in a colander.
Pack the ramps into 2 (1-quart) jars, cover with the cooled pickling liquid to within 1/2-inch of the rim, and screw on the lids. Refrigerate for up to 1 month.