Burdock Pickles (refrigerator)

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 4 cups burdock root, cut into finger-sized pieces
• 1 cup brown rice vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons allspice
• 2 tablespoons bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon star anise
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, sliced
• 2 teaspoons black mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon clove
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 1. steam the burdock on a steamer rack over water 40 minutes or until tender enough to pierce with a fork. you may pressure cook for 15 minutes instead if you prefer.
• 2 2. drain the burdock and put into jar.
• 3 3. place a fork in the jar to prevent it from shattering.
• 4 4. mix the vinegar and the water; bring to a boil.
• 5 5. pour this over the burdock and stir in the remaining ingredients.
• 6 6. remove the fork, cover and refrigerate at least 12 hours before serving. lasts for weeks when refrigerated.