Ingredients

  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds
  • 8 juniper berries
  • 1 large shallot, chopped
  • 3 heads radicchio, quartered
  • Canola oil, for brushing
  • 2 big bunches kale, tough stems removed, soaked in cold water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Method

  • Combine the vinegar, sugar, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, caraway, mustard seeds, juniper berries and shallots in a medium saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil and cook until the sugar and salt are dissolved.
  • Remove from the heat and strain into a small bowl, discarding the solids.
  • Preheat the grill to high.
  • Brush the radicchio with canola oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Grill cut side down until golden brown and slightly charred, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  • The radicchio should not be cooked all the way through, but retain some bite.
  • Remove from the grill, thinly slice and put in a bowl.
  • Remove the kale from the water and shake gently to get some of the water off (any excess water will help it steam while grilling).
  • Season with salt and pepper and place on the grill.
  • Grill until slightly wilted and charred on all sides, about 1 minute per side.
  • Remove, thinly slice and add to the radicchio.
  • Add some of the vinegar mixture and toss to coat.
  • Toss again with olive oil, salt and pepper.
  • Taste, and add more vinegar if desired.
  • Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.