Quick Easy Refrigerator Pickled Onions Food

QUICK & EASY REFRIGERATOR PICKLED ONIONS

Steps:

• Slice red onion thinly, cutting each onion in half and then into thin slices. Cut pepper in half.
• Fill a quart-sized jar with the onions, pepper, garlic, and thyme, pressing lightly to compact the ingredients a bit.
• Combine brine ingredients; stir to dissolve salt and sugar.
• Pour brine over the onions in the jar, filling it to within a quarter inch of the jar rim. Cover and refrigerate for 48 hours before using.
• Store in the refrigerator for up to a month.

EASY REFRIGERATOR PICKLE SLICES

Steps:

• Place half of the cucumber in a large glass bowl then top with half of the onion, then place the remaining cucumber slices on top of the onions.
• Then place the remaining onion slices slices on top.
• Sprinkle the garlic slices (if using) over and around the pickles and onions.
• In a saucepan combine the vinegar with all remaining ingredients; stir well and bring to a boil, cook for 1 minute.
• Pour the mixture over the cucumber and onions; bring to room temperature and refrigerate for 4 days before using.

QUICK PICKLED SWEET ONIONS

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!