How to Pickle Shallots
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5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
8 servings (1/4 cup each)
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Calories
36 kcal
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Cuisine
American
How to Pickle Shallots
Description
How to Pickle Shallots involves simmering a brine of red wine vinegar, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt until the sugar dissolves. Thinly sliced peeled shallots are added to the hot brine, which is then removed from heat and covered to cool. The shallots infuse with the tangy and sweet flavors as they rest, softening slightly without losing their crunch.
The recipe yields about 2 cups of pickled shallots, depending on the shallot size, and this amount typically serves eight portions of roughly 1/4 cup each. Alternative vinegars such as distilled white, white wine, or apple cider vinegar can be used depending on preference. Pickled shallots lend a bright, slightly sweet acidity ideal for enhancing salads, sandwiches, or other dishes.
Store the pickled shallots in their brine within an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week to maintain freshness and flavor. They are a quick and easy way to add complexity to meals.
Ingredients
- 4 large shallot skin peeled and thinly sliced (see note 1
- 2/3 cup red wine vinegar (see note 2)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 pinch salt optional
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, bring vinegar, sugar, and a healthy pinch of salt to simmer, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
- Stir in shallots. Remove from heat, cover, and cool completely, about 30 minutes. Store in brine in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Substitute any preferred vinegar such as distilled white, white wine, or apple cider vinegar if desired.
- A large shallot roughly yields about 1/2 cup minced, totaling approximately 2 cups pickled shallots for this recipe.
- Store pickled shallots in the refrigerator covered in brine for up to one week to maintain freshness.
- Shallots belong to the allium family and are typically found near fresh garlic bulbs in stores.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings (1/4 cup each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 36 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25cup | |
| Calories | 36kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 0.3g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 50mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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