PICKLED ONION

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"I've been experimenting with pickle making for years, and I'm still trying to create the ultimate pickle," writes Margaret Berardi of Bridgeport, Connecticut. Keep this relish-like topping on hand all summer in the fridge.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 medium onion, cut into 1/8-inch slices
1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons sugar
1 garlic clove, peeled and halved
1/2 teaspoon mustard seed
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/4 teaspoon celery seed

Steps:

In a small bowl, toss onion with 1 teaspoon salt; let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse in cold water; set aside. , In a small saucepan, combine the vinegar, water, sugar, garlic, mustard seed, mustard, celery seed and remaining salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1-2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Stir in onion; simmer 3 minutes longer or until onion is heated through, stirring often. , Transfer to a serving dish. Cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 28 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 123mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges