Pickled Red Onions

Ingredients

PICKLED RED ONIONS

1 lb red onions (about 2 med or 1 large), thinly sliced

1 1/2 cups white vinegar

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cinnamon stick

5 cloves

1 bay leaf

1 star anise

Dash red pepper flakes

More spices (optional): Fresh ginger slices, allspice berries, oregano, garlic, cumin seeds,

Method:

• Blanch red onions in a saucepan of boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain in colander.
• While the water is heating in step 1, in a separate saucepan combine the vinegar, sugar and spices. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add blanched, drained onions to the vinegar mixture. Simmer for 1 minute.
• Transfer to a glass jar. Allow to stand until cooled. Will keep several weeks refrigerated.
• Makes 1 1/2 pints