World 25 min
Red onion pickle
veganhealthy
Ingredientsfor 2
50
Cal
1g
Protein
12g
Carbs
0g
Fat
- 13 Large Red Onions
- 22 tsp Sea Salt
- 3200ml Cider Vinegar
- 450g Granulated Sugar
- 51 tsp Black Pepper
- 64 Bay Leaves
Instructions
- 1
Peel the onions, cut them in half from top to bottom and finely slice into half-moon pieces. Put in a colander placed over a bowl and sprinkle with salt, lightly turning over the onion pieces with your hands so the surfaces are all covered. Set aside for an hour or so to brine.
- 2
Meanwhile put the vinegar, 50ml/2fl oz water and the sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer, stirring to help the sugar dissolve, and cook for a couple of minutes. Set aside.
- 3
Pack the onions into the sterilised jars, sprinkling in a little pepper as you go. Cover with the warm vinegar and finish by tucking a couple of bay leaves down the side of the jars. Seal. The onions are best kept in the fridge and used within to 4 weeks.