topic Re: Pickled Onions in Recipes

Pickled Onions

PickyPicky3 — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 19:58:25 GMT

I bought a jar of pickled Vidalia onions because it sounded interesting, and now I don't know what to do with them besides putting them on a sandwich or burger. Any suggestions?

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Knit-Chick — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 19:55:02 GMT

Maybe in a tossed salad or even a potato salad? They sound good!

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PA Mom-mom — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 19:55:54 GMT

@PickyPicky3 I like them in salads and with other pickled veggies.

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Wendy Lou Hoo — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 20:00:12 GMT

Do you like pinto beans? I would add some to the side of pintos, sorta like adding chow chow or pickled beets with pinto beans.

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deepwaterdotter — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 20:06:51 GMT

@Knit-Chick wrote:
Maybe in a tossed salad or even a potato salad? They sound good!

I make a potato salad recipe that calls for pickled onions.

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Sooner — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 20:30:49 GMT

Chop and use a little in soups, put around a roast (beef or a chicken), make a cold rice or grain salad and chop up some in that along with olives, pepper strips, celery, dried fruits, nuts, etc. and a good homemade oil and vinegar dressing!

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LizzieInSRQ — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 20:51:21 GMT

Fabulous with anything needing acidity...rich pork like carnitas, on top of buttered fish. I make my own....so good!

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Spacrazy — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 21:06:32 GMT

Y'all making me hungry!

I haven't done this yet but I'm thinking of adding them to my next charcuterie (drained well, of course, and chilled for crispness).

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Drythe — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 21:15:24 GMT

@LizzieInSRQ

Would you share your recipe?

@LizzieInSRQ wrote:
Fabulous with anything needing acidity...rich pork like carnitas, on top of buttered fish. I make my own....so good!

@Sooner

Some Good ideas.

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PickyPicky3 — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 21:33:21 GMT

@LizzieInSRQ I'm making tilapia tonight. I usually saute fresh tomatoes in butter and spices to put on top. Would you recommend adding some onions or skipping the tomatoes completely?

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catter70 — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 21:55:43 GMT

@PickyPicky3 , who makes those onions? They sound good.

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deepwaterdotter — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 22:00:10 GMT

@LizzieInSRQ wrote:
Fabulous with anything needing acidity...rich pork like carnitas, on top of buttered fish. I make my own....so good!

So do I. Just thinly-slice a red onion into a bowl. Simmer 1 cup of red wine vinegar, 1/3 cup sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt until sugar dissolves. Pour over onions and let cool for 30 minutes.

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PickyPicky3 — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 22:14:51 GMT

@catter70 wrote:
@PickyPicky3 , who makes those onions? They sound good.

Mt. Olive, big pickle company.

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LizzieInSRQ — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 11:33:08 GMT

@PickyPicky3 wrote:
@LizzieInSRQ I'm making tilapia tonight. I usually saute fresh tomatoes in butter and spices to put on top. Would you recommend adding some onions or skipping the tomatoes completely?

@PickyPicky3 wrote:
Sorry I was late to answer you...the tomato addition sounds delicious to me!

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LizzieInSRQ — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 12:10:15 GMT

@Drythe wrote:
@LizzieInSRQ

Would you share your recipe?

I got this recipe on the internet. It was included in "The Best Instant Pot Pork Carnitas"

1 red onion, halved, sliced thin
Put in a medium bowl and place in sink
Pour enough boiling water in to cover
Count to 10 and drain
Put slices in container to use to store
To a sauce pan add 1/2 cup Apple Cider Vinegar, 1/4 cup of Fresh Lime Juice, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 Tablespoon Kosher Salt, and a pinch of Red Pepper Flakes.
Heat on Medium until sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes.
Pour over onions and let sit until cooled
Store in fridge up to 2 weeks ( but frankly, I've h9ad them in fridge much longer, if I don't devour them or I make double, triple batches). Enjoy.

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depglass — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 15:24:58 GMT

I'd love to try these recipes, but I would have them all eaten straight out of the jar. I'm looking on the Mt. Olive shelves today.

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DiAnne — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 04:34:35 GMT

I make pickled red onions also. Besides the items listed above I also use them on avocado toast and bagel, lox and cream cheese.

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Knit-Chick — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 15:50:28 GMT

@DiAnne thanks for the avocado toast suggestion! we usually just have tomato and 'everythign bagel' seasoning..... always looking for somethign new to add!