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Spring Onion Quick Pickle

Crispy Spring Onion Quick Pickle for a Flavorful Crunch

Delight in these crispy Spring Onion Quick Pickles, a zesty condiment perfect for elevating any dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Flavor Development 3 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 1 quart
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: American
Calories: 30

Ingredients
  

For the Brine
  • 1 cup mild pickling vinegar can substitute with white, rice, or champagne vinegar
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons cane or turbinado sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt
For the Pickles
  • 20-30 pieces green spring onions select firm, fresh onions
  • 1 teaspoon peppercorn
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon dill seeds
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 clove garlic

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • quart jar
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the pickling vinegar, water, cane sugar, and sea salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring until dissolved (3-5 minutes), then cool to room temperature.
  2. Wash the spring onions under cool running water, trim wilted layers, and cut to fit snugly in a quart jar.
  3. Add peppercorns, mustard seeds, dill seeds, and coriander seeds to the bottom of the jar.
  4. Pack the trimmed spring onions vertically in the jar.
  5. Pour the cooled brine over the spring onions, ensuring they are submerged.
  6. Seal with a vinegar-safe lid and refrigerate for 2-3 days to allow flavors to meld.
  7. Enjoy your pickles within two weeks for optimal freshness and crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 30kcalCarbohydrates: 6gSodium: 350mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

For best results, use vinegar-safe lids and pack spring onions tightly in the jar. Allow brine to cool before pouring to maintain crunch.

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