Makes about 1 pint (30-40 leaves (stems removed))
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add enough salt to make it taste like the sea.
- Get another large pot of water ready - this is what you will can the grape leaves in. Remember you will need something to keep the bottom of the pint jar up off the bottom of the pot. I use a vegetable steamer, but a bunch of canning lids (the rings, not the gaskets) works well as a platform, too.)
- Get a large bowl of ice water ready.
- Boil the grape leaves for 30-45 seconds, then plunge into the ice water to cool. Drain them once the leaves are all cool.
- Take about 6 grape leaves at a time and roll them up into a cigar from the side - not the top or bottom. You will need to fold over the leaf end to fit into the pint jar.
- Pack the grape leaves into the jar, making sure you have some head space at the top.
- Boil 1 cup of water in a small saucepan and add the lemon juice or citric acid. Boil for a minute or two, then pour over the grape leaves.
- Wipe the edge of the pint jar with a clean towel and seal the jar. Process for 15 minutes in a boiling water bath.
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