Best 9 Pickled Cocktail Onions Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

When it comes to adding a tangy and savory kick to your favorite dishes, pickled cocktail onions are an absolute delight. These tiny gems, with their crisp texture and sharp flavor, have the power to transform even the simplest snacks into culinary masterpieces. Whether you're looking to elevate your burgers, hot dogs, or salads, or simply enjoy them as a standalone snack, finding the best recipe for pickled cocktail onions is essential. With so many variations available, from classic vinegar-based concoctions to sweet and spicy innovations, the possibilities are endless. So, embark on a culinary adventure and discover the perfect recipe to create your own jar of pickled cocktail onions that will tantalize your taste buds and add a touch of sophistication to your meals.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PICKLED COCKTAIL ONIONS



Pickled Cocktail Onions image

This flavorsome - and relatively fast - recipe comes from Los Angeles-based bartender Gabriella Mlynarczyk. Pickled onions are the classic garnish for the Gibson cocktail, but if you love these briny, crunchy, little alliums as much as I do, you might find yourself tossing them into your gin and tonics and vodka and sodas, too (and adding them to cornichons and mustard as accoutrements for pâté).

Provided by Rosie Schaap

Categories     cocktails

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound peeled pearl onions
2 1/2 tablespoons mustard seeds
2 1/2 tablespoons coriander seeds
1 tablespoon allspice berries
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
2 cloves
2 tablespoons fennel seeds, crushed
3 dry bay leaves, broken up
1 quart rice-wine vinegar
1/2 cup warm water
1 cup white sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons salt

Steps:

  • Stir together until sugar and salt dissolve before using. Add onions, brine and 2 tablespoons of pickling-spice blend to a heavy-bottomed pan. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat immediately. Pour onions and liquid into a sterilized Mason jar. Cover and store at room temperature for two days before using. Refrigerate after opening.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 221, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 689 milligrams, Sugar 37 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PICKLED ONION



Pickled Onion image

"I've been experimenting with pickle making for years, and I'm still trying to create the ultimate pickle," writes Margaret Berardi of Bridgeport, Connecticut. Keep this relish-like topping on hand all summer in the fridge.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium onion, cut into 1/8-inch slices
1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons sugar
1 garlic clove, peeled and halved
1/2 teaspoon mustard seed
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/4 teaspoon celery seed

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, toss onion with 1 teaspoon salt; let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse in cold water; set aside. , In a small saucepan, combine the vinegar, water, sugar, garlic, mustard seed, mustard, celery seed and remaining salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1-2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Stir in onion; simmer 3 minutes longer or until onion is heated through, stirring often. , Transfer to a serving dish. Cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 28 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 123mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TRADITIONAL ENGLISH PICKLED ONIONS



Traditional English Pickled Onions image

Serve with cold ham, bread and cheese. These pickled onions are made with dark malt vinegar and stored for at least 6 weeks before eating.

Provided by AUSSIEMUM1

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Canning and Preserving Recipes     Pickled

Time P1DT35m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 ¼ pounds pearl onions, peeled
½ cup salt
3 cups malt vinegar
1 tablespoon mixed pickling spice
2 dried chile peppers, crumbled
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 bay leaves

Steps:

  • Place the peeled onions in a glass or ceramic bowl and cover with cold water. Drain the water into a saucepan and stir in the salt. Bring just to a boil so that the salt dissolves, then cool slightly and pour over the onions. Cover the bowl with a heavy plate so all of the onions stay submerged. Leave onions to stand for 24 hours.
  • Measure the vinegar into a saucepan. Tie the pickling spice into a cloth and add to the vinegar along with the bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.
  • Rinse the onions and pat them dry. Add to the saucepan with the vinegar. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Pack the onions into sterile jars and ladle the brine over them until they are covered. Add a dried chile pepper to each jar if you like. Seal with sterile lids and rings and store in a cool dark place for at least 6 weeks before opening.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 27.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 12.8 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

PICKLED ONIONS



Pickled Onions image

A tangy and easy little condiment to spice up any dish.

Provided by Bobi

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Relish Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 red onion, finely chopped
½ cup red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 ½ tablespoons salt
2 teaspoons white sugar

Steps:

  • Bring the onion, red wine vinegar, white vinegar, salt, and sugar to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Remove from heat and allow mixture to steep until the onion is tender, about 20 minutes. Cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 18.6 calories, Carbohydrate 4.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 1744.8 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

COCKTAIL ONIONS



Cocktail Onions image

Dry vermouth and coriander seed add layers of flavor to this simple pickling solution.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield 1 pint

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup white vinegar
1 cup dry vermouth
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon coarse salt
1 pound frozen pearl onions
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon black peppercorns

Steps:

  • Bring vinegar, vermouth, sugar, and salt to a boil. Pack pearl onions, coriander seeds and black peppercorns into a glass jar. Pour in liquid; let cool completely. Cover; refrigerate 1 week before using.

QUICK PICKLED SWEET ONIONS



Quick Pickled Sweet Onions image

I use these in egg salad and on toast and on pickle trays and, sadly enough, I eat them right out of the jar. The pickling solution is really concentrated so they only need about 1 day before they're good, but a week makes them perfect.

Provided by LadyLuck1337

Categories     Onions

Time 16m

Yield 1 jar, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 medium onions, as strong as you can find them, cut into rings
1 1/2 cups white vinegar
1/2 cup white sugar
3 tablespoons salt
7 peppercorns

Steps:

  • Bring all ingredients except onions to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and gently boil for one minute.
  • While mixture is boiling, cram onion rings into a glass jar as tightly as you can. Don't worry if the rings break. This is not a pretty pickle.
  • Remove boiling mixture from stove and pour directly into the jar. Allow bubbles to rise to the surface, then refill as needed leaving 2cm headroom.
  • Screw lid on gently and allow to cool on counter top.
  • Once cooled, refrigerate for up to one month.
  • This is not a sterilized pickle. Do not store unrefrigerated!

PICKLED PEARL ONIONS



Pickled Pearl Onions image

These bright zesty pickles are equally at home in a cocktail as they are in a salad, with pâté, or as part of a cured meats and cheese board.

Provided by Mindy Fox

Categories     Onion     Vinegar     Coriander     Seed     Chile     Kid-Friendly     Side     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes about 4 cups onions plus 2 cups pickling liquid

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (12-ounce) bags frozen pearl onions, thawed
2 tablespoons coriander seeds
1 tablespoon fennel seeds
2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
1 whole dried chile de árbol or 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
5 sprigs thyme
2 2/3 cups red wine vinegar
1 1/3 cups sugar

Steps:

  • Bring a large saucepan of heavily salted water to a boil. Add onions and cook until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large heatproof bowl.
  • Cook coriander seeds, fennel seeds, and peppercorns in another large saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Add chile, thyme, vinegar, and sugar; bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat; add to bowl with onions. Let cool to room temperature, then cover and chill at least 12 hours before serving.

COCKTAIL PICKLES



Cocktail Pickles image

This all-purpose brine yields lip-smacking pickles that are salty, tangy, and just slightly sweet. The pickles make great Father's Day gifts when placed in jars adorned with our clip art designs printed on clear decal sheets.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups vegetables (peeled pearl onions, small radishes, or sugar snap peas)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons pickling spices
1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1/2 cup white vinegar

Steps:

  • Place vegetables in a jar just large enough to hold them when packed. Bring 1 cup water, salt, sugar, pickling spices, and peppercorns to a boil in a medium saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat; stir in vinegar. Pour over vegetables to submerge. Seal jar; refrigerate radishes and peas overnight, onions for at least 3 days.

ENGLISH PUB-STYLE PICKLED ONIONS



English Pub-Style Pickled Onions image

This pickle is made the traditional way, with a short brining to keep the onions crisp, and with cool rather than hot vinegar. If you'd like to can the onions, though, use two one-pint or four half-pint Mason jars instead of a quart jar, and pour the spiced vinegar over the onions while the vinegar is hot. Seal the jars immediately with hot two-piece caps, and process the jars for 10 minutes in a boiling-water bath. Sharp-tasting, brown malt vinegar is available at most supermarkets. If you can't find it, or if you'd like a milder pickle, use white wine vinegar.

Provided by Millereg

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time P1m4D

Yield 1 1/2 pounds, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup pickling salt
2 quarts water
1 1/2 lbs pearl onions or 1 1/2 lbs shallots
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 cups malt vinegar
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1/4 teaspoon whole allspice
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
1 bay leaf, crumbled

Steps:

  • In a bowl, dissolve ¼ cup salt in 1 quart water; add the onions and weight them gently with a plate that fits inside the bowl.
  • Let them stand 8 to 12 hours.
  • Drain the onions, and peel them; return them to the bowl.
  • Make a brine with the remaining salt and water, pour it over the onions, and weight them gently again.
  • Let them stand 2 days.
  • In a nonreactive saucepan, bring the sugar and vinegar to a boil; let the liquid cool.
  • Drain and rinse the onions, and drain them well again.
  • In a 1-quart jar, layer the onions, peppercorns, allspice, pepper flakes, and bay leaf.
  • Cover them with the cooled, sweetened vinegar.
  • Cover the jar with a nonreactive cap, preferably all plastic.
  • Refrigerate the jar for at least 1 month before eating the onions.
  • They will keep for at least 6 months.

Tips:

  • Choose small, firm onions for pickling, such as pearl onions or cocktail onions.
  • Make sure to peel the onions before pickling them.
  • Use a combination of vinegar, water, sugar, and spices to create the pickling liquid.
  • Bring the pickling liquid to a boil before pouring it over the onions.
  • Let the onions pickle for at least 24 hours before eating them.
  • Store the pickled onions in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.

Conclusion:

Pickled cocktail onions are a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of dishes. They are perfect for adding a tangy, savory flavor to salads, sandwiches, burgers, and tacos. Pickled onions are also a great way to use up leftover onions. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily make your own pickled cocktail onions at home. So next time you're looking for a unique and flavorful condiment, give pickled cocktail onions a try!

Related Topics