Pickled Red Onions And Peppers Recipes

Steps:

• Put the onions in a medium bowl. Combine the vinegar, sugar, coriander, 2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook until the sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Pour the mixture over the onions, cover and set aside until cooled to room temperature.

Steps:

• 1. Bring the sugar and water to a boil, then turn down and continue to simmer till the sugar has dissolved. Once that is done, turn the water off and let it come to room temperature. Make sure the sugar/water liquid is completely cooled; otherwise you'll end up cooking the onions and peppers.
• 2. While the water is simmering, slice the onions and put them in a colander in the sink, and sprinkle with the salt, toss the onions so they are all covered with the salt and let them sit 15 minutes, and then rinse really well and drain. This will take out some of the bite of the raw onions, and will aid in keeping them crisp.
• 3. Once the sugar water has cooled add the red onions and the jalapeño peppers let them sit 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 4. While the onions and peppers are soaking, slice the red pepper and juice the limes.
• 5. After the 30 minutes are up, drain the onions/peppers COMPLEATLY from the sugar water but DO NOT RINSE THEM, put them in a Mason type jar along with the red pepper and pour the lime juice over them. Take a knife and go around the inside of the jar to remove any air bubbles, and wipe the rim before putting the lid and ring on.
• 6. Leave the jar { upside down } on the counter for 2 hours, then refrigerate for several days { turning it over several times } then use them in any number of dishes.
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Steps:

• Position a rack on the top of the oven and preheat to broil.
• Combine the vinegar, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/3 cup warm water in a mason jar. Cover and shake to combine until the sugar and salt dissolve. Add the onions and radishes and set aside.
• Drizzle the oil over the peppers, season with 1 teaspoon salt and arrange on a baking sheet cut-side up. Broil on the upper rack of the oven until blistered and softened, 4 to 6 minutes.
• Mix together the pork, garlic, paprika, chili powder, cumin and 2 teaspoons salt in a large bowl. Transfer to a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook, breaking up the pork into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from the heat, drain the excess fat and set aside to cool.
• Stir half of the cheese into the pork. Distribute the mixture evenly in the cavities of the peppers. Top with remaining cheese and broil until melted and bubbly, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Top with the pickled onions and radishes. Garnish with cilantro and enjoy!

Steps:

• Cut onions into very thin slices; place in two 1-quart glass jars or one large bowl, packing them tightly together. Add garlic cloves, jalapeno slices, bay leaves, and pepper flakes.
• Combine vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and peppercorns in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring often until sugar and salt dissolve. Remove from the heat and let stand for 10 minutes.
• Pour warm liquid over the onions and press down if necessary to submerge. Cover and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Steps:

• Combine vinegar, 3/4 cup water, sugar, spices, and 2 tablespoons salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Fill clean containers tightly with vegetables. Add boiling brine to cover completely. Let cool completely. Cover, label, and refrigerate at least 1 week before serving, or up to 3 months.

Steps:

• In a bowl, whisk together the first four ingredients until sugar and salt dissolve. Place onions and optional ingredients, if desired, into large glass jar; pour vinegar mixture over onions. Seal and let stand at least 2 hours at room temperature. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.