It's terrific
how these pickled red onions become so crispy
while being
refrigerated in this flavorful brine
giving you a
delicious sweet-spice vib...
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Yield: (6) 1/2-Pint Size Mason Jars, or (3) Pint-Size
Prep: 15 Mins.
Cook Brine: 30 Mins.
Refrigerate: Min. of 3 days, or up to 1 month
INGREDIENTS:
Brine:
(*Note: I prepare pots of brine about 6 hours beforehand
to ensure it has sufficient time to cool so it's ready when I began the jarring
process. Or, to speed up the cooling process; once the brine has cooled
somewhat, carefully place entire pot in sink filled with cold water, just so
water is about 1/4 the way up from outside bottom of pot.)
4 cups water
2 cups white distilled vinegar
1/4 cup pickling spice
3/4 cups white granulated sugar
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
Onions:
3 medium red onions, thinly sliced from top to core
direction to 1/8"
METHOD
Add all brine ingredients to a large non-reactive pot (I use
stainless steel); stir to combine. Bring brine to a boil, cover, reduce heat
and let simmer for 30 minutes.
Let cool completely with lid on – Important! (See *note
above.)
Strain the brine through a colander, lined with a double
layer of paper towels, into a large bowl to catch the pickling spice and provide
for a clear brine when jarring the red onions.
Pack sliced red onions into jars. Use a glass heatproof
measuring cup to assist in pouring the brine mixture from the bowl into each
jar to within 1/4" of rim.
Use a teaspoon to press the onions down into the vinegar and
pop up any air bubbles in the jars. Let the pickled onions cool to room
temperature for 1 hour. Refrigerate a minimum of 3 days, or up to 1 month. Always
keep them chilled in the refrigerator (do not store in pantry). ~
Enjoy!
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Tip: These pickled red onions are fabulous and
incredibly delicious when added to appetizers, tacos, burritos, nachos,
burgers, sandwiches, salads, etc.
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