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Pickled Ginger
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This recipe makes 1 quart Mason jar or pickled ginger, quite allot, reduce as needed.
2 pounds fresh ginger (before cleaning)
Peel the ginger using a sharp vegetable peeler and sharp French or paring knife. Slice into 1/2 inch strips like large French fries. Slice as thin as passable and place into a large bowl. Add and toss to coat with ;

2 T. salt
Spoon into a tightly sealed container and refrigerate for one week, shaking every couple of days to recoat the ginger.

Measure into a sauce pot and bring to a boil, stirring until dissolved;
2 c. rice vinegar
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. sugar
Pack ginger into a sterilized mason jar, top with vinegar mix and cap. Shake well and refrigerate for two weeks, shaking to mix every few days. It will start to turn pink as it becomes pickled.