Red Onion Pickles

Ingredients

• 500 g Red onions (purple) (peeled and sliced into thin strips)
• 250 ml White wine vinegar (fine, unflavored vinegar)
• 250 ml Filtered water (filtered tap water or mineral water)
• 30 g White sugar (about 2 tablespoons)
• 5 g Salt (about 1 teaspoon, optional)
• 10 g Sesame seeds (for the side salad, optional)
• 10 g Sunflower seeds (for the side salad, optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the onions

   Remove the skin from the red onions, then cut them into thin strips using a sharp knife.

   Time: PT5M

2. Prepare the brine

   In a saucepan, combine the water, vinegar, sugar, and salt. Stir until fully dissolved.

   Time: PT5M

3. Boil the brine

   Bring the saucepan to a boil for 2 to 3 minutes, then remove from heat.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 100°C

4. Sterilize the jars

   Submerge the glass jars and their lids in a large pot of boiling water for 10 minutes, then drain and let them air dry.

   Time: PT5M

5. Fill the jars

   Place the onion strips in the jars, packing them lightly. Pour the hot brine using a funnel until the onions are completely covered, leaving 1 cm of headspace at the top.

   Time: PT2M

6. Seal and cool

   Close the jars with their airtight lids. Let cool at room temperature, then place in the refrigerator.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

30

Protein

0.5 g

Carbohydrates

7 g

Fat

0 g

Fiber

1 g