Sweet Onions In Salt Brine Recipes

SWEET PICKLED ONIONS RECIPE

Steps:

• Stuff the onions into a pint-size mason jar.
• Combine the remaining ingredients in a small saucepan, and heat them until they boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. This should only take a few minutes. Turn off the stove, and pour the hot brine into your jar. The heat from the brine will soften the onions.
• Screw the lid onto your jar loosely, and set it on the counter to cool. Once it's cool enough to handle, you can tighten the lid and stick the jar into the fridge.

SWEET ONIONS IN SALT BRINE

Steps:

• Combine 4 cups water and the salt in a medium bowl. Stir to dissolve the salt. Pack the sliced onion and jalapeño if using into 2 sterilized quart glass jars with tight lids. Pour over the brine, leaving 1 inch of headroom between the top of the liquid and the top of the jars. If necessary, weigh the onions down under the brine to keep them submerged (see Cook's Note).
• Cover the jars with pieces of parchment paper or cheesecloth and seal lightly with a canning ring or a rubber band. Ferment at room temperature (60 to 70 degrees F is preferred) for at least 4 days and up to 2 weeks. The longer the ferment, the more flavorful the product. Taste it to see how you like it! Make sure to place in a shallow plate or bowl to catch any juices and if using a tight lid, "burp" the ferment daily to release excess pressure.
• Once the onions are finished, put a tight lid on the jars and move to the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

CRISP MARINATED CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Whisk vinegar, sugar, salt, and celery seed together in a large bowl; stir in cucumbers and onion. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve cold.

CREAMY SWEET ONIONS

Steps:

• Place the onions in a large bowl; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, vinegar, water and salt. Bring to a boil; pour over onions. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Drain onions, discarding liquid. In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, celery seed, salt and pepper. Add onions; toss to coat.