Pickled Pineapple

Name: Pickled Pineapple
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup white vinegar; 1/2 cup water; 6 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon salt; 1-1/2 cups cubed fresh pineapple; 1 jalapeno pepper, sliced; 3 to 4 fresh cilantro sprigs; 3/4 teaspoon grated lime zest

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min. + standing

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

A jar of this fresh pickled pineapple in the fridge means there's always a little extra sweet heat on standby for dinner.

Ingredients

1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup water
6 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1-1/2 cups cubed fresh pineapple
1 jalapeno pepper, sliced
3 to 4 fresh cilantro sprigs
3/4 teaspoon grated lime zest

Directions

In a large jar, combine pineapple, jalapeno, cilantro and lime zest.
In a saucepan, bring vinegar, water, sugar and salt to a boil. Simmer until sugar dissolves. Pour mixture over pineapple, ensuring everything is submerged; cool completely. Cover and refrigerate up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 29 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 178mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.