Pickled onions are a great pantry staple. They’re so easy to make and add a savoury note to a long list of dishes. You could scoop these onto a simple cheese sandwich or a burger, add to a wrap or sprinkle into a salad. The colours are so pretty. These ones are pickled in my raspberry vinegar so they’re nice and sweet, while thyme is a delicious addition. Alternatively add your favourite herb - rosemary and bay would work well.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 cup Considered Raspberry Vinegar (available at the following stores)
• 2 medium red onions
• 1 tsp pink peppercorns
• Few sprigs of fresh thyme

1. 1. Bring a pot of water to the boil.
2. 2. Thinly slice the onions and carefully add to the water.
3. 3. After 20 seconds pour into a colander and leave to cool.
4. 4. Combine the vinegar, sugar and salt, cook on a high heat for 2-3 minutes. Just until the sugar and salt are dissolved.
5. 5. Place your onions into a clean sterilised jar and add a few sprigs of fresh thyme.
6. 6. Pour over the hot vinegar- make sure all the onions are covered.
7. 7. Refrigerate. They can be eaten straight away but will be better after a day or 2 of infusing, allowing the flavours to mingle and mature.

The onions will keep for 7-10 days once refrigerated. Enjoy!

Let me know if you make this and how you get on #consideredbyhj

Considered by Helen James is available at selected stores


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