Lillie Nelson

1: Brining your Onions This draws moisture out of the onions and softens them ever so slightly before pickling. (A dry brine is used when… Read More »Why Do You Need To Salt Onions Before Pickling?

“Sweating onions is done to accomplish for several purposes. Sweating gently cooks the onion to soften its texture, increase its sweetness and to reduce the… Read More »Do You Need To Sweat Onions?

Cook until the onions are translucent and soft but have not started to brown about 5 minutes. Season with salt pepper and herbs if you… Read More »How Long Should I Sweat Onions?

The salt helps bring the moisture out of the onions. It will help them cook down and brown up a little bit faster, so you… Read More »Does Salt Help Onions Sweat?

Adding sugar to the onions will speed up the browning due to the increased levels of sugars in the system in addition to the caramelization… Read More »What Happens When You Add Sugar To Onions?

Fermented onions will keep refrigerated for at least 2 months. How long do fermented onions last in the fridge? 2 weeksYour pickled onions will be… Read More »How Long Can You Keep Fermented Onions?

Pickled onion A jar of homemade pickled onions in spiced malt vinegar Place of origin England Main ingredients Onion Ingredients generally used Vinegar, salt, spices… Read More »Where Did Pickled Onions Originate?

Onions have been glorified for their healing properties by many cultures. They’re an anti-inflammaory, ease joint pain, great for ear infections, indigestion, act like or… Read More »Do Onions Help Heal?

Sometimes also called macerated onion, it’s basically chopped onion infused with an acid (like vinegar or lemon juice). Why do you macerate onions? The goal… Read More »What Are Macerated Onions?

8. Pearl Onions AKA Button or Baby Onions. Pearl Onions are mild, small and sweet – good for pickling in a jar and also great… Read More »What Are Those Baby Onions Called?