English Pickled Onions (Pub Style)

Name: English Pickled Onions (Pub Style)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 2 pounds small boiler onions (or larger pearl onions); 1 1/2 tablespoons salt ((use kosher salt, sea salt or pickling salt)); 3 cups quality real malt vinegar; 2 tablespoons honey; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon whole coriander seeds; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns; 2 allspice berries; 2 whole cloves; 2 bay leaves

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:5min

English Pickled Onions! As versatile as they are tasty (see blog post for ideas), you'll want to make a double batch because they're thoroughly delicious!

Updated at: Mon, 10 Nov 2025 04:15:28 GMT