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Pickling is a great way to make seasonal produce last longer, while also adding a heap of flavour. Give it a try and make this pickled red onion recipe.

  • Makes2, Makes about 2 cups
  • Prep time10 minutes
Pickled red onion

Ingredients

  • 3 thinly sliced red onions
  • 1 cup (250ml) red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbs caster sugar
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, toasted
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds, toasted

Nutritional information

Per 1/4 cup: Energy: 126kJ/30 Cals (1%), Protein: 1g (2%), Fat: 0.2g (0%), Sat Fat: 0g (0%), Carb: 5g (2%), Sugar: 5g (6%), Dietary Fibre: 1g (3%), Sodium: 580mg (29%).

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Method

  1. Step 1

    Place onion in a sterilised jar. Combine vinegar, sugar, salt, cumin seeds and mustard seeds in a bowl, then stir until the sugar and salt dissolve. Season with pepper.

  2. Step 2

    Pour pickling liquid over the onion to completely cover. Set aside for 15 mins. Seal and store in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Recipe tip

COOK. STORE. SAVE.
Smart swap:
You can also use white wine vinegar for this recipe instead of red wine vinegar.

Pickled red onion

Pickled red onion
  • Makes2, Makes about 2 cups
  • Prep time10 minutes
Ingredients
  • 3 thinly sliced red onions
  • 1 cup (250ml) red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbs caster sugar
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, toasted
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds, toasted
    Description

    Pickling is a great way to make seasonal produce last longer, while also adding a heap of flavour. Give it a try and make this pickled red onion recipe.

    Method
    1. Step 1

      Place onion in a sterilised jar. Combine vinegar, sugar, salt, cumin seeds and mustard seeds in a bowl, then stir until the sugar and salt dissolve. Season with pepper.

    2. Step 2

      Pour pickling liquid over the onion to completely cover. Set aside for 15 mins. Seal and store in the fridge for up to 1 week.