Italian Sweet and Sour Onions Recipe

white vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: distilled vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity flavor while distilled vinegar is often cheaper.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds a unique flavor, while brown sugar is typically less expensive.

Slice red onions thinly and place them in a clean jar.

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

Heat the mixture over medium heat until sugar and salt dissolve, stirring occasionally.

Add black peppercorns, bay leaves, garlic cloves, and red pepper flakes to the jar with onions.

Pour the hot vinegar mixture over the onions in the jar, ensuring they are fully submerged.

Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then seal the jar.

Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving, preferably overnight for better flavor.

Cooking Techniques

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