Strawberries with Balsamic Vinegar

• 4 pints (8 cups) fresh strawberries, sliced thick
• 5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 pints vanilla ice cream, for serving
• Freshly grated lemon zest, for serving

1. Thirty minutes to an hour before serving, combine the strawberries, balsamic vinegar, sugar and pepper in a bowl.
2. Set aside at room temperature.
3. Place a serving of the strawberries in a bowl with a scoop of ice cream on top and dust lightly with lemon zest.

pints, balsamic vinegar, sugar, freshly ground black pepper, vanilla ice cream, freshly grated lemon zest

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/strawberries-with-balsamic-vinegar.html (may not work)