How to Pickle Vegetables - Quick Pickling Recipe

white vinegar

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity flavor and is often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey provides natural sweetness, while agave syrup is often cheaper.

black peppercorns

💰Cheaper: ground black pepper

Ground black pepper is more accessible and less expensive.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried oregano

Dried oregano can provide a similar herbal note at a lower cost.

Start with a warm jar.

Make a brine with vinegar, sugar, salt, and water.

Slice red onions thinly and pack them into the warm jar.

Pour the hot brine over the onions, ensuring they are fully covered.

Seal the jar with a lid and band.

Wait an hour for the jar to cool down before refrigerating.

Refrigerate the jar for at least 1 hour, but for best flavor, let it sit for 3 to 6 weeks.

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