Peppercorn Pickled Grapes

Ingredients :

· ¾ C. rice vinegar

· ¾ C. apple cider vinegar

· 1 C. brown sugar

· 1 C. water

· ¼ C. ginger, julienned

· 3 star anise

· 4 dried red chiles

· 1 T. peppercorns

· 2 T. coriander seed

· 2 cinnamon sticks

· 7 cardamom pods

· 1 # grapes, picked

Instructions:

1. In a non reactive pan, combine everything but the grapes. Bring to a boil and make sure that the sugar is dissolved.

2. Pour the hot liquid over the grapes and let sit until cool. Refrigerate until use.