1 pound kumquats, halved, large seeds removed
1 ½ cups distilled white vinegar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
2 slices fresh ginger root
1 teaspoon salt
6 peppercorns
6 cloves
2 cardamom pods
1 star anise

Wash your kumquats before halving and removing seeds. Place them in a jar that you’ve sanitized in a dishwasher with a tight-fitting lid. In a saucepan heat the vinegar, water, and sugar, making sure the sugar is dissolved before adding the remaining spices. Pour the hot liquid over the kumquats and allow to cool with the lid off before placing in a fridge. Will last for 4-6 weeks in the fridge.