Pickling is a fantastic way to enjoy ramps beyond their short harvest season. Serve pickled ramps with charcuterie boards, on grilled sandwiches or mixed into salads. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Pickled Ramps
Pickled Ramps Tips
Where can you buy ramps?
If you're interested in trying recipes with ramps, the hardest part is usually finding them. Similar to garlic scapes, ramps are typically foraged in eastern North America during their very short growing season in early spring. Your best bet is to ask around at farmers markets and let vendors know that you are interested in buying them when they become available.
How do you eat and serve pickled ramps?
Showcase your pickled ramps when building a charcuterie board. They can also be eaten by themselves, or used as toppers for crostini spread with soft cheeses. They'll also make a great garnish to perk up lettuce salads or hearty sandwich recipes. When you're making the pickled ramps, be sure to save the greens for recipes like ramp pesto or ramp butter.
How long will pickled ramps last?
Store pickled ramps in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
—Peggy Woodward,Taste of Home Senior Food Editor
—Peggy Woodward,Taste of Home Senior Food Editor
Pickled Ramps
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
5 min
Yield
4 dozen
Ingredients
- 1 pound ramps
- 2 bay leaves
- 5 whole allspice
- 1 teaspoon mustard seed
- 1/2 teaspoon whole peppercorns
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 3/4 cup water
- 3/4 cup white vinegar
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
Directions
- Trim greens off ramps, save for another use. In a large bowl, place ramps, bay leaves, allspice, mustard seed, peppercorns and pepper flakes. In a small saucepan, bring the water, vinegar, sugar and salt to a simmer until sugar and salt dissolve. Pour over ramps; cover. Let stand 2 hours. Transfer to jars if desired; seal tightly. Refrigerate for at least 48 hours before serving, and up to 1 month.
Nutrition Facts
1 pickled ramp: 2 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 9mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 free food.
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