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I'd just do a 2.5% vinegar and sugar/salt basic brine. Hit some with jalepeno or thai chili and onion, another with dill/garlic. Could also do a hot pot and use them in that (which I like) I need to come buy 2 dozen from you anyway as I'm gonna hot pot soon (I actually broke down and bought a hotpot pan too.