Hot-Pink Pearl Onion Pickles

Vibrant pink-hued pickled pearl onions flavored with aromatic spices and herbs. These quick-pickled onions get their beautiful color from beets and make a perfect condiment or garnish.

4 servings
2 hr 5 min

Ingredients

  • cups white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
  • 2 teaspoons dried tarragon
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried mint
  • 8 ounces pearl onions
  • ½ whole beet
  • peeled
  • halved

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Bring vinegar, sugar, coriander seeds, tarragon, salt, and mint to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar and salt. Reduce heat to a simmer and add onions and beet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions soften slightly, about 3 minutes. Pluck out and discard beet (the onions will continue to take on color as they sit). Transfer onions and brine to a 1-qt. jar or a nonreactive container and let cool. Cover and chill at least 2 hours before serving. The flavor will mellow as it sits.

    125 min