HOW TO Make Pickled Red Onions | Preserving your Harvest

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  • Опубліковано 21 січ 2020
  • For this, we started by peeling and slicing about 10# of Red Onions into rings. We grew these onions in our garden last summer, and have been storing them in our house after curing them in the fall. Unfortunately, a few were starting to sprout, so it was time to preserve them for long term storage. For the brine / juice, we used 6 cups Red Wine Vinegar, 4 cups Apple Cider Vinegar, 1/2 cup Sugar, and just shy 1/4 cup Salt. Several of the jars had spices added as well, including: 1 Bay Leaf, 8 Peppercorns, 1 Allspice Berry, and 1 Clove. After packing, they went into a water bath canner for 10 minutes. These will get better, much better, over time. So store in your pantry, and forget about them for at least a couple of weeks.
    Hope you enjoyed! ♥ Todd & Rachel
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  • @UKhomestead
    @UKhomestead 9 місяців тому +6

    We don't have much if anything mexican food wise in the UK but when I came across this I knew I had to try it. I bought a massive bag of onions the other day and copied this and they have come out amazing gonna do another lot this weekend thanks 👍

  • @deeatwood4048
    @deeatwood4048 Рік тому +3

    thx's for giving me inspiration, at the young age of 67 planted my first garden, and started canning...my problem is when my family wants to try something I lie and say it's not ready, it's just so nice sitting on my shelves. I know the reason to can was to have food, and preserve what we grew, but I'm so proud I want to stare at them for a few weeks/months.

  • @7Wiggles
    @7Wiggles 3 роки тому +62

    I like the way you interact with each other, and it's like we're your guests. Cheers

    • @bjornmundt5801
      @bjornmundt5801 3 роки тому +3

      I would like to have both of them as neighbor.

  • @gbarbecue2399
    @gbarbecue2399 11 місяців тому +3

    This totally has the feel of sitting round the table chatting with mum and dad. Love it.

  • @OnerealAmerican
    @OnerealAmerican Рік тому +4

    thanks for including the brine measurements in your description. A lot of people talk about their measurements but never give them to you in a way that is easy to write out and duplicate.

  • @XOjmmXO
    @XOjmmXO Рік тому +10

    I know it has been years but I just dill pickled some red onions as I don't like sweet pickles, and they are AMAZING!! Thank you for the inspiration!

  • @Jewnas123
    @Jewnas123 3 роки тому +28

    Man I do love me some red onions! I often eat one raw with my meals, shout out to my fellow onion lovers

    • @posypoodle6034
      @posypoodle6034 3 роки тому +1

      Jewnas123 Seems to be giving you a hairy chin

    • @MrZakazeeko
      @MrZakazeeko 3 роки тому +1

      I eat raw oingon raw garlic and a raw chili with my meals

    • @HannahMattox
      @HannahMattox 3 роки тому +2

      @jewnas123 I do that with Vidalia onions! I slice one up with peas, cornbread, and potatoes! 😋😋

  • @ryanr.719
    @ryanr.719 2 роки тому +12

    Yes, definitely get yourselves a mandolin haha! I make pickled red onions and my Latino neighbors love them. To the jar I add a couple bay leaves, black pepper, 5 smashed garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, a couple pinches of dried Mexican oregano, a jalapeño sliced thin on the mandolin, and about 2 red onions also sliced thin on the mandolin. Then I add the juice of about 12 fresh limes and add white vinegar to cover everything in the jar. After about an hour, you’ll have perfect Mexican pickled red onions.

    • @rhondasmithis
      @rhondasmithis 2 місяці тому

      What size jar does this make? Do you put in any water? TIA

    • @ryanr.719
      @ryanr.719 2 місяці тому +1

      I believe the pint size? Whatever the most common size mason jar is, but you can certainly make more or less if you prefer and just adjust the ingredient amounts to your liking. No, you do not add any water.@@rhondasmithis

  • @rosalie_raine6930
    @rosalie_raine6930 2 роки тому +7

    Hi from Australia :)
    The gas in onions look for a source of water to cling to, this generally means your tear ducts are the closest water source it can find
    It can help having a bowl of water or even some wet tea towels around your prep space to minimise how much gets into your tear ducts :) thanks for the video

  • @EditsbyM
    @EditsbyM 3 роки тому +23

    One thing I'd recommend is to cut the onions long ways (with the lines). It ruptures less cell walls and in my experience is less likely to make you cry. I also like the look of them as strands of pickled onion rather than rings. Great video!

    • @gd7681
      @gd7681 3 роки тому

      Is that a proven fact? I think that may just be a popular misconception.

    • @EditsbyM
      @EditsbyM 3 роки тому +1

      @@gd7681 It's a fact the Onions have long cells. I can't say for certain whether you're less likely to cry from cutting it long ways though, that's just my experience.

    • @jnmMom3
      @jnmMom3 2 роки тому +3

      Yup, it's a fact. I learned it from a site that emphasizes science in food preparation. It was mentioned in an article about caramelizing onions. They will hold their shape better if you cut them from root to tip. When you cut them across the lines, they are weaker structurally and will turn to mush/jam.

  • @kevintadd500
    @kevintadd500 3 роки тому +12

    Great video, I hope your deployed children are staying safe out there, god bless them for serving!!! Thanks

  • @FaithHopeLoveMom
    @FaithHopeLoveMom 3 роки тому +13

    You two remind me of my husband's and my relationship. Makes me smile. Be so blessed. 😊

    • @1870s
      @1870s  3 роки тому +5

      Must be a perfect pair

    • @FaithHopeLoveMom
      @FaithHopeLoveMom 3 роки тому +2

      @@1870s we are. He makes me so very happy. So blessed.

  • @myscrog
    @myscrog 3 роки тому +7

    You could make an onion marmalade! It freezes well too.
    2 pounds red or yellow onions, sliced
    2cloves of garlic minced
    2 T. extra virgin olive oil
    ¾ cup granulated sugar
    ¾ cup balsamic vinegar
    1 orange zest plus the juice of the orange
    1 tsp. sea salt
    ½ tsp. pepper, crushed

  • @jessicaherley8481
    @jessicaherley8481 3 роки тому +4

    I definitely rock onion goggles when ever I'm making a large canning batch of anything with onion. My husband laughs but I get the job done without interruption!

  • @ecocentrichomestead6783
    @ecocentrichomestead6783 3 роки тому +17

    "A mix of recipes" - after my own heart! Just look at a bunch of recipes to get the basic idea of how it's done. Then I make something from what I have in the pantry!
    Thanks for the idea. I will put it on my list!
    I am making batches of soup now because, with the heat, my cellar stored vegies are sprouting.

  • @lisabrown8026
    @lisabrown8026 4 роки тому +8

    Hi guys, try lighting a candle and sit it near your work area when cutting onions , works for me! Great video.

  • @Immostlysunny
    @Immostlysunny 2 роки тому +2

    Just finished making these! Thanks for the great recipe. It was a perfect Michigan day to throw open the windows, cut onions and boil that water.

  • @cbass2755
    @cbass2755 2 роки тому +2

    Funny story…I just started pressure canning last September 2021. I had to change the gasket the other day! I wore out the original gasket already…May 2022….

  • @fancyborscht
    @fancyborscht 4 роки тому +10

    When I have extra onions, I cut them into little petals and bake them up, then dip them into a zesty sauce! It gives kind of a "blooming onion" experience without all the calories of the deep fried breading.

  • @lnbjr7
    @lnbjr7 3 роки тому +11

    Great video! You can also Use the jar funnels to make getting the onions in the jars a lot easier and with less mess.

  • @Suprchica
    @Suprchica 2 роки тому +1

    I put a damp kitchen towel around my cutting board & no more tears! 🤗

  • @lanam.3386
    @lanam.3386 2 роки тому +6

    You guys are one of my favorite UA-cam couples. You work so well together and make simple no nonsense informative videos.
    I was looking for a recipe for these onions to can. Thankfully you had just what I was looking for. Thanks!!

  • @charmc4152
    @charmc4152 Рік тому +4

    Enjoyed your video! A couple of years ago, I got my first taste of pickled red onions on a pub burger at a Culver's restaurant. Most of the time, for YEARS, if I have a cheeseburger, I will just eat it plain because I just want to taste the meat, the cheese, and bun, but after I had the pub burger I was hooked on pickled red onions. (I wonder how many people were introduced to pickled red onions at a restaurant 🤔 😉😁) Anyway, this summer, I made some quick refrigerator pickled red onions, and I almost always have a jar of them inthe fridge now. They are so good on burgers, salads, sandwiches, or just plain as a little side dish or snack. I think I need to can some pickled red onions!

    • @susanhartwig2216
      @susanhartwig2216 4 місяці тому

      The onions and juice are fantastic in Cole slaw!

    • @rhondasmithis
      @rhondasmithis 2 місяці тому +1

      I was. Panera Bread had served them with a sandwich.

  • @Hollowhomestead
    @Hollowhomestead 2 роки тому +3

    I have made so many of your recipes, and we have enjoyed the ones we made SO much! You are my favorite homesteaders❤️ Happy that I found you!!

  • @lolitabonita08
    @lolitabonita08 4 роки тому +1

    for the first time i tried pickled onions and looooove it...the taste is fantastic

  • @theblacksheepgardener
    @theblacksheepgardener 3 роки тому +7

    I am so happy that I found your channel just in time for canning season! Your videos are very well put together; super easy to follow, and I love that you share your modifications and your reasoning behind them. Thanks for sharing, friends!

    • @1870s
      @1870s  3 роки тому

      A new friend! Yay! Happy you found us 😊

  • @jacktomberlin7976
    @jacktomberlin7976 4 роки тому +1

    A little trick that I use to keep the tears at bay! Leave the root end intact. It will help hold back those gasses. Cut off the stem end, peel and slice all the way to the root. Awesome recipe. I really enjoy your videos! Keep up the great work!

  • @angelenerash5160
    @angelenerash5160 4 роки тому +2

    Love this! They look delidious!!

  • @marlenereimchen9141
    @marlenereimchen9141 4 роки тому +3

    beautiful onions. I'm going to have to try this.

  • @Maranatha_Homestead
    @Maranatha_Homestead 3 роки тому +7

    This was wonderful!! I really want to make these.

  • @jackijax505
    @jackijax505 2 роки тому

    Okay, I’m new to canning, but have SO many red onions that I made this. I used pickling spice. Hope that’s okay. The brine only filled 5 jars, but that’s a great start. Can’t wait to taste these!! Thanks!!

  • @hardtruth2039
    @hardtruth2039 2 роки тому

    Great video, thank you for this one. Going to do these soon. I just upgraded to two steam canners and so happy I did.

  • @sandybasslady1415
    @sandybasslady1415 2 роки тому

    Super excited..I will be definitely doing this♥️ thanks for showing this process

  • @02271953me
    @02271953me 3 роки тому +2

    Great recipe and I hope it will work if I use some of the yellow onions I already have......yes, that's a question.
    **TIP: I use to work in food service and one morning they asked me to prep and slice an entire case of onions. I was really worried but got to work on them, skated through the entire case without shedding ONE tear - I was amazed! There was a fan but it was behind me and forced the fumes away from my face. I think that's the first time I did onions without my eyes and nose running hysterically!

  • @williamgallaher9969
    @williamgallaher9969 Рік тому +1

    Those are an inspiration 🙌.
    Looks delicious.
    Thank you 😊.

  • @triciasklodowske5653
    @triciasklodowske5653 2 роки тому

    We love onions, so will be doing these. Thanks for sharing. God bless.

  • @dutchman7623
    @dutchman7623 Рік тому +4

    Try to add a little teaspoon of mustard seed, or cumin seed, or aniseed. Together with the peppercorns it gives a very nice taste.
    Also a small twig of dill, or rosemary, or oregano, or thyme. The oregano combines perfect with chili if you use oregano in it as well.

  • @ScottHead
    @ScottHead 2 роки тому

    Nice work! And congrats on using a tool until it rusts out! That's a mark of a hard worker.

  • @MaryWehmeier
    @MaryWehmeier 3 роки тому

    Great idea. We had access to quite a few during the Covid lockdown, and in order not to waste, we pickled them as well. New fav' in this house.

  • @Lucky_5090
    @Lucky_5090 4 роки тому +1

    Totally going to try this! Its been on my to do list to pickle carrots and onions! Thank you

    • @1870s
      @1870s  4 роки тому +1

      Alright! Hope you enjoy them

  • @75aces97
    @75aces97 2 роки тому +2

    Looking good. I didn't make a batch anywhere near that size 😀. Just one large red onion, one jar. No cider vinegar in house, so I just used red. Poured the brine over raw onions like you did. I used honey instead of sugar, dill seed, caraway seed, white peppercorns, and Japanese pepper 🌶 flakes. I didn't think of allspice. Should have. Didn't hot bath the jar, so I probably won't have the shelf life of yours, but I'm okay with that. Should last me about 2 months.

  • @mariannerapp411
    @mariannerapp411 3 роки тому +1

    I can"t wait to make these. A great trick to avoid crying over onions, is to light a candle close to your cutting board. Two candles is even It really works! better

  • @michelleshorey1399
    @michelleshorey1399 2 роки тому

    Got these in the canner right now! I’m excited! Every time I watch this I crack up laughing at Todd’s comment about “We could just eat these later” and his nostrils full of vinegar! 🤣

  • @darlenerossiter9511
    @darlenerossiter9511 2 роки тому

    Good to watch you both can together.

  • @rachealgullett1352
    @rachealgullett1352 Рік тому

    Making them today supper excited

  • @vonelders
    @vonelders Рік тому

    Great video. I recently started to make my own pickled red onions. My secret for not tearing up when cutting onions. A super sharp knife - razor sharp.

  • @tinafisher
    @tinafisher 3 роки тому

    thanks, this is a beautiful idea, would make a neat gift in a food basket of goodies for family!

  • @TheLeisamarie
    @TheLeisamarie 4 роки тому +3

    Ohhh, this is right on time! We need to use/save ours or there's going to be a funny smell in the root cellar! Thanks y'all!

    • @1870s
      @1870s  4 роки тому +3

      Oh good glad we could help

  • @carolynmoody9460
    @carolynmoody9460 4 роки тому +10

    When I have extra onions I make a bread an butter brine an pickle them ..blessings

  • @mabelleslie9436
    @mabelleslie9436 3 роки тому

    Thank you for showing me your recipe I wanted to know how to make for a long time

  • @deeannblignaut4298
    @deeannblignaut4298 3 роки тому

    I lovebwatching your channel. And ur garden :) I'm so envious.

  • @Aymers34
    @Aymers34 4 роки тому +1

    You two are so cute and I enjoyed watching you both.

  • @lethaharris1608
    @lethaharris1608 3 роки тому

    I love 💕 picked onions!!

  • @Honey-_bee
    @Honey-_bee 4 роки тому

    Great idea and so good on do many food items!!!

  • @susanhartwig2216
    @susanhartwig2216 4 місяці тому

    Pickled onions and the juice is fantastic in Cole slaw! I don't throw away the pickle juice either. Use it in place of regular vinegar for Cole slaw or other things.

  • @nikkilyne36
    @nikkilyne36 3 роки тому

    My grama use to make them when I was little.i remember her having some on the table one time during dinner and I tried them and they were so good.

  • @lauren705
    @lauren705 3 роки тому +12

    Lovely to see a couple making these together. 💕 So lucky to have each other! Also, thanks for the recipe!

  • @traceye3488
    @traceye3488 3 роки тому

    Family of 4 and we plant 500 onions. Last year they lasted till March and I had to buy 1 bag from the store. We were so close! I use onions in almost every meal. I haven't needed to freeze them yet.

  • @johannesvanhoek9080
    @johannesvanhoek9080 4 роки тому

    You have another subscriber , love the recipe and the interaction between you both ,,,, I’ll use your link for Amazon , thanks 👍🌺

  • @rebeccaantram4165
    @rebeccaantram4165 3 роки тому +1

    Those are absolutely amazing beets! Costco 4.99 here in Ohio. Love them also.
    Onions look great!

  • @user-xc7ex5eh3r
    @user-xc7ex5eh3r 8 місяців тому +1

    You should invest in a food slicer. One of the best purchases i have made.

  • @tonyarueff3230
    @tonyarueff3230 3 роки тому

    Red pickled onions are yummy on salad too!

  • @daniellesduckheadhomestead3127
    @daniellesduckheadhomestead3127 4 роки тому +4

    Great video. I’ll have to try these. They sound so good. I love pickled stuff. Thanks for sharing.
    Take care, see ya :)

    • @1870s
      @1870s  4 роки тому +2

      Serve with some cilantro on shrimp tacos! Yummy

  • @r.m.4653
    @r.m.4653 3 роки тому +10

    You can also dehydrate them and with a vitamix you can grind it into powder for onion powder. It’s great.

  • @knottedup3711
    @knottedup3711 3 роки тому

    It looks so easy when u do it

  • @gogogardener
    @gogogardener 3 роки тому +3

    We love onions here too.
    Would you can them this way again?
    The recipes that i can recall, pickling recipes with onions usually soak them in cold salt water before processing.
    These sound delicious.

  • @tammy2423
    @tammy2423 4 роки тому

    Love your t-shirt Rachel!!!!

    • @1870s
      @1870s  4 роки тому

      Me too!! Got it over at Silver Lake Sand Dunes in some tourist shop

  • @Shelley_CoreRN
    @Shelley_CoreRN 7 місяців тому

    Making some canned red onions today. Ty for the inspiration. I'm gonna try adding a little picking seasoning to one and see how it tastes

  • @omasadventures8236
    @omasadventures8236 4 роки тому

    Oh they look so yummy

  • @Greens5511
    @Greens5511 3 роки тому

    I am for sure going to try these this year! I have never even tasted them, but man do I love onions! Oh and I LOVE that music you played while you were canning them....I don't know what it is but that music just makes me happy and relaxed :)

  • @Suprchica
    @Suprchica 2 роки тому

    I also add about 1/2 tsp of oregano to each jar. Oh so good!

  • @pammohler3253
    @pammohler3253 2 роки тому

    Looks awesome

  • @quietlyobserving6531
    @quietlyobserving6531 4 роки тому +1

    Lol @ Todd taking a big whiff of the brine. 😂😂😂
    I've never successfully grown onions and have studied your onion videos in the hopes of changing that this year. 🤞 I followed the RUTH stout method for potatoes and was successful so, I'm hopeful this will too. Thanks for inspiring me to keep trying and getting better. Lots of love from NC.

    • @1870s
      @1870s  4 роки тому +1

      Oh I sure hope you have great success, onions a very heavy feeders

  • @SuperLauramack
    @SuperLauramack 3 роки тому

    I dehydrated red onions for the first time this year! I bet a red onion powder would be great too, for things like guacamole.

  • @carolsugarbaker450
    @carolsugarbaker450 Рік тому

    if yu burn a cande when you are slicing onions, it helps with the tears. Love all your videos. Thank you

  • @darlenerossiter9511
    @darlenerossiter9511 2 роки тому

    Love your videoes. Going to make this recipe. One idea I'm going so for the white or yellow onions, is make homemade onion rings, then freeze them.

  • @atoadinthegarden2746
    @atoadinthegarden2746 3 роки тому

    I bet these are delicious, too!

  • @madelielaboy4924
    @madelielaboy4924 4 роки тому +1

    They funny they so humbled 🤗🤗👆👌👍

  • @Nikadermis
    @Nikadermis 2 роки тому

    I do the trick where I add new veg to left over pickle juice all the time. Pickled beets, cornichons whatever, all have enough flavor for a second round and I'll throw cut carrots, radishes, beets whatever in there.

  • @alexachenbach821
    @alexachenbach821 Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing ❤😊

  • @LADYLINKA
    @LADYLINKA 2 роки тому

    The sharper the knife, the less the tears!

  • @kayemcnamara3132
    @kayemcnamara3132 2 роки тому

    I use an OXO mandolin for ALL a kinds of canning processing as well as making kraut, etc! But a word of caution, I have sliced my thumb open when I am doing it a long time for huge batches of produce. SO, buy yourself some cut proof gloves (i call them my shark gloves). They are a GAME changer! And that mandolin is wonderful!

  • @phxx3054
    @phxx3054 3 роки тому +4

    this made me cry.

  • @dianeamaral3611
    @dianeamaral3611 3 роки тому +2

    How long are they good for? Also no water in recipe right? After u take it out of the waterbath how long should we keep on counter?

  • @cynthiafisher9907
    @cynthiafisher9907 4 роки тому

    I’m not sure if I would eat very many of these, but I know my kids would like them and I could give them for Christmas presents.
    Rachel, now that you need a new water bath canner, you should look into getting a steam canner instead. I have been using a steam canner for many years, they are so much easier and cleaner to use.

    • @1870s
      @1870s  4 роки тому +1

      Oh thank you, I'll definitely look into that

  • @mothertreasa
    @mothertreasa 3 роки тому

    I love your house!

  • @denisedonaldson6679
    @denisedonaldson6679 2 роки тому

    Love!!!

  • @heatherlowther2648
    @heatherlowther2648 3 роки тому

    you two are so cute!! such a great video!!

  • @shelleycharlesworth5177
    @shelleycharlesworth5177 4 роки тому

    Thanks this is great !!

    • @1870s
      @1870s  4 роки тому

      You're welcome!

  • @thepadillafamilyhomestead
    @thepadillafamilyhomestead 2 роки тому

    Writing out your recipe to try. Did you end up liking the spiced or not spiced better? Thank you in advance. Love your channel.

  • @deniserobinson2627
    @deniserobinson2627 3 роки тому

    I was wondering if you use your green tops? I dehydrate them and crush them up and put in soups, they are so sweet and delicious.

  • @Nins-niche67
    @Nins-niche67 3 роки тому

    I so want to make these this year

  • @deborahjiggens7199
    @deborahjiggens7199 3 роки тому +1

    Wow 😎 I would use all the Onion Peel To Make Onion Oil !!!

  • @lyzowsley6028
    @lyzowsley6028 3 роки тому

    I love pickled red onions with the red wine vinegar with a little sugar.

    • @1870s
      @1870s  3 роки тому +1

      Yes so good

  • @milliway2010
    @milliway2010 3 роки тому +1

    If you cut onions from pole-to-pole (the top to the root) instead of around the equator they won't release as much of the enzyme that causes eye irritation. You get half-moons instead of rings but they are less stringy.

  • @kimwalter1269
    @kimwalter1269 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Rachel absolutely love watching you and Todd you have inspired me so much to start preserving! Im giving this recipe a go today and out of curiosity just wondered how the vinegar brine goes with the metal lids over time?

    • @1870s
      @1870s  2 роки тому +2

      Wonderful!♥

  • @lisawalters5482
    @lisawalters5482 3 роки тому +3

    That looks so yummy and a great idea! Reminds me of pickled red cabbage. I wonder if it would be good cold with cucumbers sliced as a salad. I’m inspired now to plant red onions! What kind did you plant? Thanks so much. God bless. 👏🏻💕👏🏻

  • @terrihart2133
    @terrihart2133 3 роки тому

    Love onions, i must try.

  • @salimacarter5061
    @salimacarter5061 2 роки тому

    Hello family! Can I use sweet yellow onions and omit the sugar? If so will the processing time be the same? Thanks

  • @edithd4305
    @edithd4305 3 роки тому +1

    Hi there...can you confirm that your yield is 10 jars for this recipe? Love your video too! Cheers