4.7 from 9 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 Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Cooling Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Calories: 22 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Indian
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
- ½ cup white vinegar
- ½ cup water
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons sugar optional
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 Information
Calories
22kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
0.4g
(1%)
Fat
0.1g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.02g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.01g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.04g
Sodium
605mg
(25%)
Potassium
52mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
4IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
14mg
(1%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 22
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 22kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Sodium | 605mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 52mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 4IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.