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Polish-style pickled onions for winter
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Polish-style pickled onions for winter

60 min4 serv.21 февр. 2026 г.

Description

Homemade preserves keep for a long time. It is worth noting right away: for cooking, medium-sized onions of roughly round shape work best. Polish-style marinated onions for winter, made at home, are an excellent appetizer with the main course or a great ingredient for a vegetable salad. Definitely try them if you have not before. The preserve is ready for winter storage.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Step 1

    Peel the onion and wash it thoroughly.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Step 2

    Bring the water to a boil, and add salt to it.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Step 3

    Dip the onion bulbs into boiling water (literally for 2–3 minutes). Then immediately transfer the onions to cold water.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Step 4

    In the end, your onions will turn out beautiful and translucent.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Step 5

    Place the herbs, bay leaves, and peppercorns in sterilized jars.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    Step 6

    Prepare a fresh marinade. For 1 liter of water, use 1 tbsp salt, 1 tsp sugar, and 2 tbsp vinegar. Divide the onions among the jars and cover them with boiling marinade for 5 minutes. Then drain the marinade again, bring it back to a boil, and pour it over the jars once more.

  7. 7

    Step 7

    Step 7

    Seal the jars and wrap them in a blanket until completely cool. Store the onions in a cool place until winter.