Pickled Wild Cardoon

Ingredients

What you’ll need

• 2 lbs wild cardoon stalks (kharchouf)
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp coriander seeds
• 1.5 cups white vinegar
• 3 cups water
• 3 tbsp coarse salt
• 2 lemons (sliced)

Method

How it comes together

1. 1

   Wearing gloves, pull off stringy ribs from cardoon stalks. Cut into 3-inch logs.

2. 2

   Boil cardoons in salted water with juice of 1 lemon for 20 minutes until tender. Drain.

3. 3

   Pack cardoon logs, garlic cloves, coriander seeds, and lemon slices tightly into sterilized jars.

4. 4

   Bring water, white vinegar, and coarse salt to a boil. Cool slightly, then pour over cardoons to submerge. Seal tightly.

5. 5

   Let cure in a cool dark cupboard for 2 weeks before serving.