Recipes tagged with « Pickling »
Quick Pickled Red Onions
Onions simmer in a sharp brine then drained to tender crispness. Tartness from white wine vinegar replaces apple cider for a brighter punch. Honey swaps salt, lending layered sweetness. Simmered just until onions soften, not melt. Use immediately or chill to deepen flavors over 10 days. Keeps fridge-stable, handy for sandwiches or salads. Color turns vibrant pink, scent sharp but balanced. Kitchen hum, bubbles, onion layers visibly shrinking signal readiness. Tested interplay of vinegar acidity and honey sweetness avoids overpowering. Real talk: overcooking ruins the crunch. Drain well to prevent sogginess later.
Dill Scallops with Pickled Cucumber
Scallops sliced thin, flowered with dill oil, paired with quick-pickled cucumber and a creamy dill yogurt sauce. Shards of kohlrabi and cucumber provide crunch. Buttermilk adds tang and smooths the oil. The scallops are seasoned lightly with sea salt—overdoing kills the delicate flesh. A slight acid snap in pickled cucumber cuts richness. Dill oil made by blanching and blitzing fresh dill into neutral oil then strained. Yogurt sauce sharp with dijon and lemon, balanced by garlic and fresh dill. Serve immediately once plated to keep textures bright and fresh.
Quick Pickled Red Onion Pomegranate
Red onions thinly sliced and softened in near-boiling water to cut sharpness, then soaked in a tart-sweet marinade with freshly squeezed pomegranate juice and lime, and a drizzle of avocado oil – a switch for olive to bring a creamy hint. Pomegranate seeds play double duty: some crushed for juice extraction, others kept whole for texture. Salt and pepper for seasoning. A quick 15-minute rest lets flavors meld, balancing acidity and freshness. Simple. No sugar needed, relying on natural pomegranate sweetness.
Beef Mushroom Sandwiches with Quick Pickled Slaw
Sandwiches layered with thinly sliced sirloin, sautéed cremini mushrooms coated in Dijon and steak spices, topped with a fast-pickled cabbage slaw with carrot and fresh dill. Breads slathered with mustard; melting sharp cheddar ties it all. Techniques focus on quick marinating, proper searing, and sauce reduction. Ingredients switched to cremini mushrooms and replaced cider vinegar with rice vinegar for brighter acidity. Smaller portions of cabbage and carrot balanced for crunch and tang. Straighter approach with timing adjusted for more control on doneness and texture.
Beets Pickled with Raspberry Twist
Roast whole beets until tender, peel and slice thin. Simmer fresh raspberries with white wine vinegar and honey to make a tangy syrup, strain out seeds. Toss beets with syrup and toasted walnut oil. Season simply. Serve warm or chilled, a mix of earthy sweetness and bright acidity. No slow cooker needed. Substitutes include apple cider vinegar for tartness, or hazelnut oil for nuttiness. Visual cues guide the roasting and syrup making instead of strict clocks. Rustle in kitchen sounds, aromas of roasting, simmering fruit, hint real kitchen work underway.