Join the Food Gal in Conversation with Chef Hugh Acheson at Santana Row Recipe
Ingredients
- Pickled Cherries
- (Makes 2 pints)
- 1 1/4 pounds pitted Bing cherries
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 star anise pieces
- 2 whole cloves
- 1 1/2 cups white balsamic vinegar
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 965g | |
| Calories 867 | |
| Calories from Fat 11 | 1% |
| Total Fat 1.26g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat 0.27g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1253mg | 52% |
| Potassium 1615mg | 46% |
| Total Carbs 200.46g | 53% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.5g | 38% |
| Sugars 175.0g | 117% |
| Protein 7.54g | 12% |
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