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Pickled hop shoots

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Ingredients for 4 servings:

  • 2 handfuls of sprouts (hop shoots)
  • 150 ml vinegar
  • 150 ml water
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 1 pinch(s) of seeds (charlock seeds or mustard seeds)

Instructions

Working time approx. 10 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 4 minutes; Total time approx. 14 minutes

fine stock for elegant appetizers

Bring the vinegar to a boil with water, honey, salt, and mustard seeds. Simmer the sprouts in the vinegar for 4 minutes. Layer the sprouts in tall jars and pour the hot liquid over them. Seal the jars and store in a cool, dark place. The sprouts make a delicious addition to salads and appetizers, and they also make a great garnish for rolls. Tip: Pumpkin seed oil pairs particularly well with the sprouts.

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Written by John Myers

Professional Chef with 29 years of industry experience at the highest levels. Restaurant owner. Beverage Director with experience creating world-class nationally recognized cocktail programs. Food writer with a distinctive Chef-driven voice and point of view.

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