Balsamic-Marinated Strawberries with Black Pepper

1. 1 Strawberriespack 400 g ≈ $3.50 130 g
2. 2 Balsamic vinegarpack 250 ml ≈ $3.50 30 ml
3. 3 Sugar 15 g
4. 4 Black peppercorns 1 g

Grey items are salt, spices and anything under 30 g per jar: you usually have them at home, so they are not in the jar price. Sugar, vinegar and oil from 30 g are counted.

Method

1. Wash and dry the strawberries¹, then hull them. Halve large berries and leave small ones whole.

2. Mix 30 ml balsamic² vinegar, 20 ml water, and 15 g sugar in a bowl. Stir until dissolved.

3. Pack the berries into a 0.25 l jar, add the peppercorns, and pour in the marinade.

4. Gently turn the jar over once to distribute the marinade. Close with a lid.

5. Refrigerate for 3 hours.

6. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days; the berries will gradually soften.