Pickled Pearl Onions

A zesty and aromatic pickled onion recipe featuring pearl onions marinated in red wine vinegar with fragrant spices like coriander, fennel, and thyme. Perfect as a tangy condiment or garnish.

8 servings
12 hr 30 min

Ingredients

  • 2 bags frozen pearl onions
  • 2 tablespoons coriander seeds
  • 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
  • 2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
  • 1 whole dried chile de árbol
  • 5 sprigs thyme
  • 2⅔ cups red wine vinegar
  • 1⅓ cups sugar

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Bring a large saucepan of heavily salted water to a boil. Add onions and cook until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large heatproof bowl.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Cook coriander seeds, fennel seeds, and peppercorns in another large saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Add chile, thyme, vinegar, and sugar; bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat; add to bowl with onions. Let cool to room temperature, then cover and chill at least 12 hours before serving.

    740 min