Traditional English Pickled Onions
Traditional English Pickled Onions bring sharp, tangy bite and gentle warmth from bay, pickling spices, and a whisper of chile. After a proper cure, they turn crisp and intensely flavorful—perfect alongside cold cuts, cheddar, and crusty bread for a pub-style spread or holiday board.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves32
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Traditional English Pickled Onions, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 39 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 69
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 23
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the peeled onions in a glass or ceramic bowl and cover them with cold water. Drain the water into a saucepan and stir in the salt. Bring just to a boil to dissolve the salt, then let it cool slightly and pour it back over the onions. Cover the bowl with a heavy plate to keep all the onions submerged. Leave the onions to stand for 24 hours.
- 2
Measure the vinegar into a saucepan. Tie the pickling spice in a cloth and add it to the vinegar with the bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.
- 3
Rinse the onions and pat them dry. Add them to the saucepan with the vinegar. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Pack the onions into sterile jars and ladle the brine over them until covered. Add a dried chile pepper to each jar if you like. Seal with sterile lids and rings and store in a cool, dark place for at least 6 weeks before opening.
- Calories 28.92 kcal Low Source 1%
- Protein 0.38 g Low Source 1%
- Carbohydrate 6.87 g 3%
- Total Fat 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.01 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 60.96 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 1.02 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 4.35 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 20.59 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.21 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 66.06 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 4.16 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 3.48 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Traditional English Pickled Onions is made with 7 ingredients and serves 32. It takes about 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Chile Peppers, Garlic, and Malt Vinegar. Each serving provides about 28.92 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Traditional English Pickled Onions made of?
- The main ingredients are Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Chile Peppers, Garlic, Malt Vinegar, Pearl Onion. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Traditional English Pickled Onions?
- About 35 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 28.92 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Traditional English Pickled Onions easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 7 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Traditional English Pickled Onions healthy?
- Traditional English Pickled Onions has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 28.92 calories and 0.38 g of protein, or 1% of the Daily Value. It contains Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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