Ingredients

  • 1 bunch celery, cleaned
  • 1 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 small red chili pepper, sliced
  • 2 teaspoons mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon peppercorn
  • 4 large sprigs fresh dill

Method

  • Slice celery into 1/4 inch thick slices.
  • Place in a clean 1 quart mason jar.
  • Add dill and some of the celery leaves if you have them.
  • In a small saucepan combine the vinegar, water, sugar, salt, chile, mustard seeds and peppercorns.
  • Bring mixture to a simmer and stir until sugar and salt and completely dissolved.
  • Carefully pour contents over the celery in the jar.
  • Let mixture cool, uncovered, then place the lid on and refrigerate for 24 hours before enjoying.