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pickled pearl onions in a glass jar and a small white dish
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4.75 from 4 votes

Pickled Pearl Onions

Quick Pickled Red Pearl Onions with an incredible texture, juicy from soaking up the tangy spiced brine while retaining a super satisfying crunch. They add a burst of flavor and gorgeous magenta color to SO MANY dishes!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Cooling Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 8
Calories: 22kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 8 oz bag of red pearl onions peeled (1½ cups loosely packed)
  • 1 green chili sliced
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Brine

Instructions

  • Boil water in a saucepan and add the pearl onions and salt. Blanch for a minute. Drain the onions and rinse with cold water.
  • In a small saucepan add vinegar, water, black peppercorns, coriander seeds, and kosher salt and sugar. Mix and simmer just until the sugar dissolves.
  • Place the drained onions in a jar or glass bowl. Add green chili and pour the vinegar water over it. Allow it to come to room temperature and then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
  • Store the pickled onions refrigerated in an airtight glass jar for 3-4 weeks.

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Notes

Notes on Ingredients 
  • Pearl Onions - Love red pearl onions as they add a beautiful magenta color to the pickles. Make sure to prep ahead the onions by trimming the ends and peeling the outer layer. Blanched them for a short time helps remove the sharp taste and softens the onions a bit so they can be enjoyed sooner. 
  • Green Chili - Adds a hint of spice to the pickles, add more or less per your taste. I recommend using Indian green chilies, but jalapenos or serranos will work too
  • Vinegar - White vinegar brings out the beautiful magenta color of the onions but you can also use apple cider vinegar if you like
  • Spices - coriander seeds and black peppercorn add a hint of warm flavors to the pickles without overpowering the taste.
  • Salt and Sugar - I highly recommend using Kosher salt for pickling as does not contain iodine. It is pure salt without any chemicals or anti-caking ingredients. sugar is optional but I highly recommend it to balance and enhance the tangy flavors

Nutrition

Calories: 22kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 605mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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