Pickled Onions

These tangy onions make a nice acidic condiment for Indian dishes.

HOW TO MAKE PICKLED RED ONIONS

Today, we learn how to make pickled red onions. This is a recipe that is basically a similar version of the pickled red onions we served on the food truck, but adapted more for home. Pickled red onions are good on almost everything, tacos, sandwiches, salads, and as you'll see in the next episode, caramelized pickled red onions are the best thing in the world and make my bacon egg and cheese something wonderful. Your support keeps the show running and is very much appreciated. If you'd like to l

Quick-Pickled Onions

When the harsh bite of raw onion is a little too much, this rapid-pickling method—easier than a quick pickle—will tame the allium's flavor while giving it a tart pop. It's like a raw onion and a pickle rolled into one.

Pickled Spring Onions

Serve these pickled spring onions on top of a burger, and a basic cookout becomes quite gourmet. Need to bring an appetizer to a party? Toast baguette rounds, add a smear of creamy goat cheese, and top with pickled onion. A bowl of baby arugula becomes a salad with a forkful of pickled onions and a drizzle of olive oil.

Yucatán-Style Pickled Red Onions in Sour-Orange Juice

These sweet, salty, and tangy pickled onions are the perfect accompaniment to braised, slow-roasted, or smoked meats. Use them in tacos, burritos, fajitas, or sandwiches.

Sumac onions

Pickled onions make a great side to any meal and to any sandwich! Here is the recipe for my sumac onions. 

Pickled Hot Pepper Rings

These hot peppers are incredibly versatile. The brine is unseasoned so they work just as well on sandwiches as they do chopped and stirred into homemade salsa. The other nice thing about this recipe is that it comes together in about half-hour.

Pickled Banana Peppers

These sweet and spicy peppers make a perfect pizza topping or sandwich ingredient.

Lemon-Scented Cocktail Onions

This recipe is adapted from a recipe that Todd Thrasher provided to Imbibe magazine. I've added lime zest and fresh thyme, both of which work well in cocktails. The result is a bright, citrusy onion that tastes fantastic in a Gibson.

Pickled Garlic

Pickled garlic is great in salad dressings or as part of a pickle plate (try drizzling them with a bit of fruity oil). During dinner prep, they're great coarsely chopped and added to sauteed greens. When the garlic is all gone, make sure to save the leftover brine and use it in homemade bean purees or quickly dressed bowls of salad greens.