Harvest Pickles – Volpi Foods

Ingredients

• 1 bunch rainbow or red chard, thick stems cut in half lengthwise
• 1 sprig of fresh oregano
• 1 sprig of fresh rosemary
• 1 sprig of fresh thyme
• 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 small shallot, thinly sliced
• 2 strips of orange zest
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 small bulb fennel
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 3 tablespoons kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 4 strips lime zest
• 3 small cloves garlic, halved lengthwise
• 2 dried red chiles, such as chile de arbol
• 1 (3-pound) wedge watermelon
• 1/2 cup mirin
• 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar (unseasoned)
• 1/2 cup sake
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, cut into coins
• 3 (1-quart) heatproof jars