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Gordon Ramsay Pickled Onions Recipe

4.6 from 98 reviews

Gordon Ramsay’s Pickled Onions recipe offers a simple and flavorful way to preserve red onions with a tangy, sweet, and salty brine. Perfect for adding a zesty crunch to salads, sandwiches, or as a condiment, these pickled onions are quick to prepare and develop the best flavors after resting overnight in the fridge.

Ingredients

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Pickled Onions

  • 2 small red onions, thinly sliced

Brine

  • 2 cups white vinegar
  • 2 cups water
  • ⅓ cup cane sugar
  • 2 tablespoons sea salt
  • (Optional) 2 garlic cloves
  • (Optional) 1 teaspoon mixed peppercorns

Instructions

  1. Slice the onions: Thinly slice the 2 small red onions and divide the slices evenly between 2 to 3 sterilized jars, ensuring the onions are loosely packed but with room for the brine.
  2. Prepare the brine: In a saucepan, combine 2 cups white vinegar, 2 cups water, ⅓ cup cane sugar, and 2 tablespoons sea salt. Heat the mixture over medium heat while stirring continuously until the sugar and salt have fully dissolved into the liquid.
  3. Cool the brine: Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the brine to cool slightly until it is warm to the touch, but not hot, to avoid cooking the onions immediately.
  4. Pour brine over onions: Carefully pour the warm brine over the sliced onions in the jars, ensuring they are completely submerged to maximize pickling.
  5. Cool and seal jars: Allow the jars to cool to room temperature uncovered, then seal tightly with their lids to prevent air from entering during refrigeration.
  6. Refrigerate and rest: Place the sealed jars in the refrigerator. The pickled onions will be ready to eat after 1 hour, but the flavors will deepen and improve after resting overnight.

Notes

  • Use sterilized jars to ensure longer shelf life and prevent spoilage.
  • Optional ingredients like garlic cloves and mixed peppercorns add extra flavor but can be omitted for a simpler taste.
  • These pickled onions keep well refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
  • The onions will maintain a crunchy texture thanks to the quick pickling process.
  • Feel free to experiment by adding herbs such as thyme or bay leaves for different flavor profiles.

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