Pickled Strawberry & Fresno Chile Brine

Method

Place 1 cup white balsamic vinegar, 1 cup water, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ cup sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Place 10 hulled and quartered strawberries and 2 deseeded, sliced Fresno chiles in a heat proof container. Pour the brine over the strawberries and chiles and let the mixture cool to room temperature. Strain before using or storing in the refrigerator.