Pickled Red Onion

Name: Pickled Red Onion
Prep time: 1 h 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Norwegian
Ingredients: 3 pcs Red onion; 2 tsp Sea salt; 200 ml Apple cider vinegar; 50 g Sugar; 1 tsp Black pepper; 4 pcs Bay leaf

Crispy and aromatic brine with hints of apple cider vinegar and sweetness — the perfect accompaniment to meat dishes and a wonderful garnish for salads. Scandinavian simplicity and flavor in one jar.

Ingredients

3 pcs Red onion
2 tsp Sea salt
200 ml Apple cider vinegar
50 g Sugar
1 tsp Black pepper
4 pcs Bay leaf

Instructions

Peel the onion bulbs, halve them from top to bottom, and slice into thin half-rings. Place in a colander set over a bowl and sprinkle with salt. Gently toss the onion with your hands to ensure the salt covers all the pieces evenly. Let stand for one hour — during this time the onion will release its juices and begin to marinate.
While the onion is salting, pour the vinegar into a saucepan, add 50 ml of water and sugar. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves. Simmer for 2–3 minutes and remove from heat.
Transfer the marinated onion into sterilized jars, sprinkling each layer with black pepper. Pour the warm brine over the onion and place 2 bay leaves in each jar. Seal with lids.
Cool to room temperature and store in the refrigerator. The pickled onion will be ready after one day and will keep for up to 4 weeks.