KISS pickled onions recipe
 
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A simplified recipe for a classic British accompaniment.
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Recipe type: Appetiser
Cuisine: British
Ingredients
  • 1 kg of pickling onions
  • 1 Liter of water
  • ¼ cup of salt
  • 1 Liter of malt vinegar
  • ½ cup of brown sugar
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 star anise
  • 2 fresh chilies
  • 1 teaspoon of allspice
  • 1 teaspoon of peppercorns
  • 2 teaspoon of mustard seeds
Instructions
  1. Cut the roots and tips off the onions, and peel them.
  2. In a large bowl, add ΒΌ cup of of salt and 1 Liter of cold water. Mix well together. Add the onions and stir through. Make sure there is enough water to submerge the onions. Place a plate on top of the onions and keep them submerged for 1 hour.
  3. In a saucepan, add the malt vinegar, brown sugar and spices. Bring to medium heat and gently simmer for 5 mins. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool down completely.
  4. Drain the onions from the saline solution. Rinse under cold water, drain and let dry.
  5. In a sterilized jar, half fill with the onions. Add the halved chilies and some of the pickling spices from the saucepan. Add the rest of the onions to fill the jar up.
  6. Carefully pour in the cooled infused vinegar mixture (liquid and spices) to cover the onions. Make sure the onions are submerged.
  7. Place the lid on the jar and seal tightly. Store the jar in a cool, dry and safe place for 1 month. 1 month later, open the lid and enjoy your delicious pickled delights!
Recipe by Padaek at http://padaek.com/kiss-pickled-onions-recipe/