One especially cool thing to do with pickled grape leaves is to make grape leaf tamales, a fantastic appetizer or snack for hot weather parties.
Most grape leaves, wild or domesticated, fit well into pint jars. But sometimes you get some really large leaves that are better for quart jars; I have a Mission grape in my yard that has leaves this large. Use your judgment.
A few notes on seasonality: Most people pick grape leaves in late spring, when they are large and still fresh-looking. But you can gather them whenever, just so long as the leaves still look nice. The later in the year you gather, the tougher the leaves will be, and the longer you will need to boil them.
You’re general rule is to boil until the leaves turn Army green. This can be anywhere from 30 seconds to 2 minutes.
Naturally fermented grape leaves.
Grape Leaves benefits are connected with health because it lowers blood pressure and increases blood clotting, contains a great variety of minerals such as potassium and calcium, and also has a high quantity of fiber, folate, and vitamins. It also boosts the body’s immune system to aid in the fight against toxic viruses.
