Why? Because you can! And pickle, and jam, or otherwise celebrate the resurgence of the domestic arts our forebears held so dear. Put on your best apron and step into our kitchen, won't you?
A Mexican style pickle, escabeche is most often found with jalapeños, onions and carrots. My red onion pickle uses the same ingredients, but with just the onions. The result is a bright, tangy, sharp pickle with crunch and character.
You've heard of regular onion powder. Now try red onion powder...a beautiful lavender colored seasoning to add that onion sweet/savory tone to whatever dish you'd like!
These pickled red onions are fantastic on hamburgers, hot dogs, mixed in with veggie wraps or falafels, mixed in with salad.... they're really easy to use up! Save the brine when the onions are gone and use it for salad dressing.
Without much fruit in season, I made a savory red onion jam perfumed with sprigs of fresh rosemary. Caramelizing the onions brought out their complex sweetness.
Did you know that in addition to being tasty, onions are surprisingly nutritious? Pickled red onions are easy to make and are an excellent snack or side dish.
