No this isn’t an error! This week you got a 2-4-1 which gives you the option of creating pickled red onions with or without heat. This is a no cook method, which doesn’t require any heat. Click here for the heat required method.
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No Cook Red Pickled Onion
Red pickled onions add snap, crunch and a zesty tang to salads, burgers, eggs, etc. This recipe creates a delicious condiment that adds texture and a savory note, without being overwhelming. Red pickled onions can be served with brunch lunch or dinner. This is a no heat method of pickling onions and other julienned or thinly sliced vegetables, like carrots, daikon radish etc.
Equipment
- Mason jar with lid
- Measuring jug
Ingredients
- 1 cup room temperature water
- 1/2 cup white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1½ tsp kosher salt or 1/2 tsp table salt
- 1 large red onion thinly sliced or 2 medium size onions thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a measuring jug, whisk the first 4 ingredients together until the sugar and salt have dissolved.
- Place the thinly sliced onions into a jar and pour the pickling mixture over the onions. Make sure the onions are totally submerged.
- You may need to use a spoon to press the onions down or use a fermenting stone or glass weight.
- Let the onions and pickling brine sit at room temperature for 30-60 minutes. Use a clean fork to remove onions from the jar.
- Store any remaining pickled onions in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 weeks.
Notes
Slicing Onions
You can use a sharp knife or a mandoline to cut your onions. Try to cut them uniformly for a better overall pickling experience. The thinner the onions are sliced, the quicker they will be pickled. The thicker the onions are sliced the longer it will take for them to be pickled. If you want your onions to be sliced thicker, increase the pickling time by 5-10 minutes.
Substitutes:
White vinegar can be substituted with rice wine, white wine vinegar, red wine vinegar or white balsamic vinegar.
Sugar can be substituted with maple syrup, honey, agave, or the sweetener of your choice. Be sure that the sweetener is totally dissolved before adding it to the sliced onions.
Nutrition
Serving: 12ServingsCalories: 13kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.02gSaturated Fat: 0.004gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.002gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.001gSodium: 293mgPotassium: 21mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 0.2IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 0.04mg
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