Pickled Onions Recipe | How To Make Classic British Pickled Onions

white vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: distilled vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity flavor while being slightly healthier.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with unique flavor.

salt

🥗Healthier: sea salt

💰Cheaper: table salt

Sea salt can enhance flavor with a more complex profile.

Slice onions thinly and place in a clean jar.

In a saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt.

Heat the mixture over medium heat until sugar and salt dissolve, about 2-3 minutes.

Add spices and herbs to the vinegar mixture and stir.

Pour the hot vinegar mixture over the sliced onions in the jar.

Ensure onions are fully submerged in the liquid.

Seal the jar tightly and let it cool to room temperature.

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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