Pickled Cocktail Onions Recipes

TRADITIONAL ENGLISH PICKLED ONIONS

Steps:

• Place the peeled onions in a glass or ceramic bowl and cover with cold water. Drain the water into a saucepan and stir in the salt. Bring just to a boil so that the salt dissolves, then cool slightly and pour over the onions. Cover the bowl with a heavy plate so all of the onions stay submerged. Leave onions to stand for 24 hours.
• Measure the vinegar into a saucepan. Tie the pickling spice into a cloth and add to the vinegar along with the bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.
• Rinse the onions and pat them dry. Add to the saucepan with the vinegar. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Pack the onions into sterile jars and ladle the brine over them until they are covered. Add a dried chile pepper to each jar if you like. Seal with sterile lids and rings and store in a cool dark place for at least 6 weeks before opening.

ENGLISH PICKLED ONIONS (PUB STYLE)

Steps:

• To more easily peel the onions: Trim the ends off of each onion and place them in a heat-proof bowl. Pour boiling water over them and let them sit for a minute. Then drain, rinse with cold water and remove the peels. Place the peeled onions in a bowl, sprinkle with the salt and toss to distribute the salt. Cover with a towel or loosely with plastic wrap and let them sit at room temp overnight. Don't let them sit longer than 14 hours or so or the amount of "crunch" will be compromised. Rinse well and drain thoroughly.
• To make the brine: Place all remaining ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil until the sugar is dissolved.
• While the brine is simmering, pack the onions into sterilized mason/Kilner jars (plan on using either 4 pint sized jars or 2 quart sized jars). Pour the hot brine over the onions (I pour it through a sieve to collect the spices) and then distribute the spices among the jars. Stick a butter knife or other long object down into the jars to ensure there are no air bubbles. Wipe the jar rims down with a clean, damp cloth. Place the canning lids on the jars (or rubber rings if using) and screw/snap shut while hot to create a vacuum seal. Let the onions cool and then place them somewhere at room temp to mature for at least 3-4 weeks before eating, preferably 6-8 weeks for best flavor. Once opened store them in the fridge where they will keep for 3+ months.
• If canning the onions via boiling water bath for long-term storage (note: they will lost much of their crunchiness): Pack the jars as described above and wipe the rims. Stick a butter knife or other long object down into the jars to ensure there are no air bubbles. Place the lids on the jars and screw them on. Process them in a boiling water bath canner. For pint-sized jars in altitudes up to 1000 ft, process for 10 minutes (see chart in blog post for higher altitudes).Remove the jars from the canner and let them sit undisturbed for 24 hours. Check to make sure the lids are airtight. Then store them in a cool, dark place where they will keep for up to a year. Once opened store them in the fridge where they will keep for 3+ months.

PICKLED COCKTAIL ONIONS

Steps:

• Stir together until sugar and salt dissolve before using. Add onions, brine and 2 tablespoons of pickling-spice blend to a heavy-bottomed pan. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat immediately. Pour onions and liquid into a sterilized Mason jar. Cover and store at room temperature for two days before using. Refrigerate after opening.

COCKTAIL ONIONS

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.

HOT PICKLED ONIONS

Steps:

• Cover onions with boiling water.
• Let stand for 5 minutes.
• Drain& cover with cold water.
• Peel& place into a large (NON METAL) bowl or container.
• Add salt, cover with cold water& let stand OVERNIGHT.
• Drain onions, rinse well with cold water& drain again.
• Set aside.
• Combine vinegar& sugar in a large, heavy pot; tie spices into a cheesecloth bag& add to pot.
• Bring to a boil& boil for 5 minutes.
• Remove spice bag, add onions to the boiling liquid& boil for another 3- 5 minutes.
• Place onions in hot, sterilized jars.
• Add a small, dried chili pepper (or 5- 6 pepper corns) to each jar.
• Fill with hot liquid to 1/4 inch of top of jar& seal immediately.
• Store in cool, dark spot for at least a month before serving.

QUICK PICKLED SWEET ONIONS

Steps:

• Bring all ingredients except onions to a boil.
• Reduce heat and gently boil for one minute.
• While mixture is boiling, cram onion rings into a glass jar as tightly as you can. Don't worry if the rings break. This is not a pretty pickle.
• Remove boiling mixture from stove and pour directly into the jar. Allow bubbles to rise to the surface, then refill as needed leaving 2cm headroom.
• Screw lid on gently and allow to cool on counter top.
• Once cooled, refrigerate for up to one month.
• This is not a sterilized pickle. Do not store unrefrigerated!

QUICK PICKLED PEARL ONIONS RECIPE

Steps:

• Prepare jars for canning by washing them and then setting in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes to sterilize.
• Place canning seals in a shallow bowl; cover with hot water. Replace water as needed, if water cools too much.
• Put a large pot water on to boil.
• Prepare onions by removing loose wrappers. Then set in a colander and place into simmering water for 5 minutes.
• Plunge onions into cold water and then peel. Measure out 8 cups onion.
• Combine vinegar, water, salt and sugar and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer.
• Add spices to empty jars.
• Add pickles to the jars, put on the seal and canning ring (fingertip tight)
• Place jars in the water bath canner, bring to a boil and let boil for 15 minutes.
• Remove canning jars and place on the counter where they can stay for 24 hours without being moved.

PICKLED PEARL ONIONS

Steps:

• Bring a large saucepan of heavily salted water to a boil. Add onions and cook until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large heatproof bowl.
• Cook coriander seeds, fennel seeds, and peppercorns in another large saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Add chile, thyme, vinegar, and sugar; bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat; add to bowl with onions. Let cool to room temperature, then cover and chill at least 12 hours before serving.

PICKLED ONIONS

Steps:

• Bring the onion, red wine vinegar, white vinegar, salt, and sugar to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Remove from heat and allow mixture to steep until the onion is tender, about 20 minutes. Cool completely before serving.