Pickled Broccoli Stems

• Stems from 1 bunch broccoli
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon pickling spice
• 1 bay leaf
• Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon

1. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil.
2. Peel the broccoli stems and slice them into 1/2-inch-thick coins (or oddball shapes--just keep them all about the same size).
3. Blanch them in the boiling water until fork-tender, 2 to 4 minutes.
4. Cool them in ice water; drain.
5. Bring the vinegar, salt, sugar, pickling spice, bay leaf, lemon zest and juice and 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan.
6. Pour over the broccoli and let cool.
7. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

broccoli, white vinegar, kosher salt, sugar, pickling spice, bay leaf, lemon

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/pickled-broccoli-stems.html (may not work)