Cocktail Onions
Cocktail onions are a classic garnish with a sharp, slightly sweet bite. Making them at home is quick and the flavor is far fresher than store-bought. Once you try these, you’ll want a jar in the fridge at all times.
Servings: 1 Jar, 17-Ounce
Equipment
- Saucepan Large
- Slotted Spoon or Strainer
Ingredients
- 16 Ounces pearl onions peeled
- 1 Teaspoon mustard seed
- 1 Teaspoon peppercorns
- ¼ Teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1 bay leaf dried
- ½ Cup water
- ¼ Cup white vinegar distilled
- ¼ Cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ Cup granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Peel onions by soaking them in boiling water for 60 seconds.
- Cool in cold water or ice bath, drain and peel.
- Place peeled onions, mustard seed, peppercorns, red pepper flakes, and bay leaf in a 17-ounce mason jar.
- Whisk together water, white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, sugar, and salt in a large saucepan.
- Bring to a low boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Carefully pour vinegar mixture over onions.
- Seal with lid and store in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours.
- Shake mixture before serving.
Notes
Use fresh pearl onions: Frozen ones tend to lose their crunch and the onions are the main ingredient in this pickled onions recipe.
Blanch first: A quick boil and ice bath makes peeling much easier and gives them time to cool.
Let them sit: A full day in the fridge helps develop the best flavor. They're even better after two or three days.
Always use clean utensils: This prevents contamination and keeps them fresh longer.
Blanch first: A quick boil and ice bath makes peeling much easier and gives them time to cool.
Let them sit: A full day in the fridge helps develop the best flavor. They're even better after two or three days.
Always use clean utensils: This prevents contamination and keeps them fresh longer.
Nutrition
Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 97g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 7015mg | Potassium: 800mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 70g | Vitamin A: 189IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 2mg
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