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Pickled Green Strawberries

Name: Pickled Green Strawberries
Yield: Approximately 700 to 800 g, 1 x 1 L jar
Ingredients: 1 kg Firm green strawberries; 500 g 5% white wine vinegar; 250 g Water; 100 g White sugar; 8 g Sea salt; 2 g Black peppercorns; 2 leaves Fresh basil; 2 strips Lemon peel

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Firm green strawberries in white wine vinegar with black pepper, basil and lemon peel.

Firm pale green strawberries in a clear pickling jar with peppercorns and fresh aromatics.

A bright pantry pickle built around the natural firmness and acidity of unripe strawberries.

Approximately 700 to 800 g, 1 x 1 L jar

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Ingredients

Firm green strawberries1 kg
5% white wine vinegar500 g
Water250 g
White sugar100 g
Sea salt8 g
Black peppercorns2 g
Fresh basil2 leaves
Lemon peel2 strips

Method

Wash the strawberries and remove the tops.
Keep them whole if they are small.
Prepare the pickling liquid and bring it to a simmer.
Pour over the strawberries.
Cool, then refrigerate.

Chef’s notes

This was originally developed as an experimental pantry item.
The source suggests pairing it with burrata, salmon, cheese or fresh fish.

Keeping

Keep refrigerated in a clean jar. Record the production date and batch number. The source does not state a fixed refrigerated use-by period.

Last refined · September 2026