Pickled Pearl 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.

PICKLED ONIONS

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients for the onions.
• Sprinkle the salt over the dry, peeled onions.
• Stir to make sure the salt is distributed. Cover, refrigerated overnight (do not leave longer than overnight if you want your onions to be crisp).
• When ready, rinse the onions and dry with kitchen or paper towels.
• Gather the ingredients for the pickling liquid.
• Place the malt vinegar, sugar, and all the pickling spice ingredients in a large stainless steel pot.
• Heat on medium to dissolve the sugar, but do not boil.
• Pack the onions into clean, sterilized jars (about two wide-mouth, quart-size canning jars, or smaller jars, if desired).
• Pour the vinegar-spice liquid over the onions to fill the jars, making sure each jar has pickling spices and that there are no air pockets.
• Seal the jars and let cool. Store refrigerated. The onions will be ready to eat after about one month.
• Peeling pickling onions is fiddly and time-consuming. To speed up the process, cut off the top and tail of the onions.
• Then place the onions in a large heatproof bowl and pour boiling water over to cover.
• Drain the water after 10 minutes, and presto, the skins will just rub right off.
• Do not leave in the water too long or the onions will start to go mushy when you preserve them. Dry the onions with a kitchen towel or paper towels. Proceed with pickling.

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:

• Stir first 7 ingredients and fenugreek, if desired, in large saucepan over medium heat until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Add vinegar and sugar; bring to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add onions; remove from heat and cool completely. Cover; chill overnight or up to 2 weeks.

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 PEARL ONIONS

Steps:

• 1. Trim ends from the onions.
• 2. Bring a saucepan of water to a boil and add onions; boil one minute then drain under cold water.
• 3. Slip off the outer skins by squeezing gently or use a paring knife to assist.
• 4. Whisk together the remaining ingredients and add onions.
• 5. Refrigerate until needed; the longer they sit, the better.