HOW TO PICKLE | BENEFITS OF PICKLING | PICKLED RED ONIONS, JALAPEÑOS & CUCUMBER RECIPE

white vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: distilled vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a mild sweetness and tang.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

Prep the ingredients by thinly slicing a large red onion and chunky jalapeños, and setting them aside.

In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, bring 2 cups of water and 2 cups of white vinegar to a boil.

Add salt and sugar to the boiling mixture, stirring until dissolved, then bring to a simmer.

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the brine cool for a few minutes.

Place the sliced red onions and jalapeños into heat-proof, clean jars.

Add chili flakes and fresh garlic to the jars for additional flavor.

For the red onion jar, add fresh lemon juice and for the jalapeño jar, add a dash of soy sauce.

Fill the jars with the warm brine, ensuring the vegetables are submerged.

Refrigerate the jars for about 24 to 48 hours for best results, or at least 30 minutes if in a hurry.

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