Sweet and Sour Pickled Red Onions

[Mandyhello]

I've been thinking about making this one for a while!

http://www.foodinjars.com/2010/03/can-jam-sweet-and-sour-pickled-red-onions/

So basically $4.50 worth of red onions from Aldi and a little apple cider vinegar produced 4 pints of pink and savory loveliness





In process (note how red the literally smoking hot burner is):


The thing I loved about this recipe is that it was really really easy to pack the jars.  Because you par-boil the onions, they slide right in and you just have to top them off with brine.  You could basically put whatever spices you want in the brine, this mix is a little like a bread and butter pickle with more spice. 

What I didn't like about this recipe was the smell in my kitchen and on my hair and skin   I smelled like a raw onion for like 3 days     But they were heaven on earth on cream cheese and a cracker, so I guess it's worth it   Thanks for looking!

[Antidigger]

They sound delicious

[mrsflibble]

so pretty too!

PS: you have Aldi in the states? who knew!!

[RaeRaggs]

Sounds really good.  I think I'll try this after I finish my pickled turnips, beets and carrots.  Or I could just buy more jar lids. 

[Abbeeroad]

These sound AMAZING!

[Mandyhello]

so pretty too!

PS: you have Aldi in the states? who knew!!

Yeah we do!  I got those lovely little red onions for $.70 a pound!!!  They actually carry a ton of international stuff too, which is great

Thanks for all the nice comments everyone, I can't wait to have these bad boys on a burger!

[lsdetroit]

i want to try this.