Mrs. Wheelbarrow's Pickled Green Onions

Pickled green onions, or scallions, become quite tangy in this recipe. A pickled onion is a classic side to the British Ploughman's Lunch. Pair pickled onions with meatloaf or sausages. Chop one of the onion pickles into a tablespoon each of sour cream and mayonnaise to make a killer tartar sauce for fish. Mix with a teaspoon of mustard and mayo and slather on a turkey and Cheddar sandwich. Or use them as swizzle sticks in a Bloody Mary for a special eye-opening cocktail!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 17 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 cups water
• 4 whole allspice berries
• 1 teaspoon celery seed
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 1 ½ tablespoons kosher salt
• 3 cups white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard seed
• 2 ½ pounds green onions, trimmed and cut into 3-inch lengths

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Sterilize 4 pint-sized jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes.

Step 2

Stir peppercorns, celery seed, mustard seed, and allspice berries together in a small bowl. Divide spices evenly between the prepared canning jars.

Step 3

Pack onions vertically into jars, alternating tips-up and tips-down to fit onions snugly.

Step 4

Bring water, vinegar, and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Pour hot liquid over onions into jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace at the top. Run a knife or thin spatula around insides of jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims of jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids and screw-on rings.

Step 5

Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring water level to at least 1 inch above tops of jars. Bring water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 15 minutes.

Step 6

Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, for 6 to 12 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down.

Step 7

Store in a cool, dark area. Let onions pickle for at least 4 weeks before eating.