SWEET PICKLED RED ONIONS

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Bright-hued sweet vegetable pickles are a welcome change from typical sandwich toppers. Rings of red onion have a refreshing bite.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds red onions
1 tablespoon coarse salt
3 cups cider vinegar
1 1/2 cups sugar
15 whole black peppercorns
4 whole cloves
2 cinnamon sticks
6 whole allspice
2 dried hot red chiles
2 small bay leaves

Steps:

  • Cut onions into 1/4-inch-thick slices; transfer to a colander set in a bowl. Toss well with the salt. Refrigerate 1 hour. Rinse well; drain. Pat dry between paper towels.
  • Bring vinegar, sugar, and spices to a boil in a medium saucepan, stirring. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Add onions; bring to a boil. Transfer onions to a large bowl using a slotted spoon. Let brine cool completely, about 30 minutes; pour over onions. Transfer to airtight containers; refrigerate at least 1 week (pickles will keep 3 weeks more).

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