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ENGLISH PUB-STYLE PICKLED ONIONS



English Pub-Style Pickled Onions image

This pickle is made the traditional way, with a short brining to keep the onions crisp, and with cool rather than hot vinegar. If you'd like to can the onions, though, use two one-pint or four half-pint Mason jars instead of a quart jar, and pour the spiced vinegar over the onions while the vinegar is hot. Seal the jars immediately with hot two-piece caps, and process the jars for 10 minutes in a boiling-water bath. Sharp-tasting, brown malt vinegar is available at most supermarkets. If you can't find it, or if you'd like a milder pickle, use white wine vinegar.

Provided by Millereg

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time P1m4D

Yield 1 1/2 pounds, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup pickling salt
2 quarts water
1 1/2 lbs pearl onions or 1 1/2 lbs shallots
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 cups malt vinegar
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1/4 teaspoon whole allspice
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
1 bay leaf, crumbled

Steps:

  • In a bowl, dissolve ΒΌ cup salt in 1 quart water; add the onions and weight them gently with a plate that fits inside the bowl.
  • Let them stand 8 to 12 hours.
  • Drain the onions, and peel them; return them to the bowl.
  • Make a brine with the remaining salt and water, pour it over the onions, and weight them gently again.
  • Let them stand 2 days.
  • In a nonreactive saucepan, bring the sugar and vinegar to a boil; let the liquid cool.
  • Drain and rinse the onions, and drain them well again.
  • In a 1-quart jar, layer the onions, peppercorns, allspice, pepper flakes, and bay leaf.
  • Cover them with the cooled, sweetened vinegar.
  • Cover the jar with a nonreactive cap, preferably all plastic.
  • Refrigerate the jar for at least 1 month before eating the onions.
  • They will keep for at least 6 months.

PICKLED RED ONIONS



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These zingy pickled onions are great for salads, burgers and tacos.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds, lightly crushed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Put the onions in a medium bowl. Combine the vinegar, sugar, coriander, 2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook until the sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Pour the mixture over the onions, cover and set aside until cooled to room temperature.

COCKTAIL ONIONS



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Dry vermouth and coriander seed add layers of flavor to this simple pickling solution.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield 1 pint

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup white vinegar
1 cup dry vermouth
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon coarse salt
1 pound frozen pearl onions
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon black peppercorns

Steps:

  • Bring vinegar, vermouth, sugar, and salt to a boil. Pack pearl onions, coriander seeds and black peppercorns into a glass jar. Pour in liquid; let cool completely. Cover; refrigerate 1 week before using.

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