PICKLED ONION RINGS RECIPES

Steps:

• In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 3/4 cup vinegar, 3/4 cup water, 1 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of sugar (optional).  Bring to a light boil or until all of the salt is dissolved. 
• Chop up the red onion (you can peel and discard the outer skin).  I cut it into quarters and then slice lengthwise.
• Give the slices a quick toss and then stuff them in a pint-sized glass jar.  Add the vinegar mixture along with 1 garlic clove chopped in half and some freshly ground pepper (or whole peppercorns). 
• Let cool on counter for a few minutes.  Then cover and store in the refrigerator.
• The pickled onions will have most of their flavor after a few hours of resting in the brine. 

Steps:

• Pour the vinegar into a pan, add the sugar, sea salt, the spices and bay leaf, and bring to a simmer. After 1 min, check that the sugar and salt have dissolved. Remove from the heat.
• Boil the kettle. Put the onion slices in a sieve or colander. Pour over the hot water from the kettle and drain well. When cool enough to handle, pack the onion rings into a 500g sterilised jar (see tip below). Pour over the warm vinegar and seal. Cool, then chill and leave to pickle for 2 hrs. Will keep for 6 months unopened, or 2 weeks in the fridge once opened.