Pickled Red Onions with Dill

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Pickled Red Onions with Dill

Crispy, tangy pickled red onions layered with fresh dill and peppercorns in a sweet and sour apple cider brine. Perfect as a bright condiment for tacos, burgers, salads, and sandwiches that stays fresh in the fridge for up to three weeks.

Allergens
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescatarian
Halal
Lactose-Free
Gluten-Free
281kcal

15 Portions · 1,110 g

Protein
7 g
Carbohydrates
44 g
Fat
1 g
Other energy
55 kcal
Fiber
7 g
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15

g
  • Red Onions5
  • Water300 milliliters
  • Apple Cider Vinegar300 milliliters
  • Sugar1 tablespoon
  • Salt1 teaspoon
  • Black Peppercorns1 tablespoon
  • Dill15 grams

Prepare and pack the jar

  1. 1

    Prepare a clean and dry 1-liter glass jar.

  2. 2

    Peel 5 red onions.

  3. 3

    Slice the red onions into 1 cm thick circles.

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  4. 4

    Wash 15 g of fresh dill.

  5. 5

    Remove the stems from the fresh dill.

  6. 6

    Place a layer of red onion slices at the bottom of the jar.

  7. 7

    Add a portion of the fresh dill over the onions.

  8. 8

    Add a few black peppercorns.

  9. 9

    Repeat the layering process with Red Onions, dill, and black peppercorns until the jar is filled near the top.

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  10. 10

    Leave a small space below the rim of the jar.

Make the brine

  1. 11

    Add 300 ml water, 300 ml apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1 tsp salt to a pot.

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  2. 12

    Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.

  3. 13

    Cook until the sugar and salt dissolve completely.

Fill and store

  1. 14

    Pour the hot liquid mixture directly into the jar over the layered onions.

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  2. 15

    Ensure the onions are completely covered in the liquid, using weights to keep them submerged for better conservation if available.

  3. 16

    Seal the jar tightly with the lid.

  4. 17

    Transfer the jar to the refrigerator.

  5. 18

    Store in the fridge for 2 to 3 weeks for optimal quality.

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