Curried Pickled Onions Recipe

Spice up your life with these incredibly flavorful curried pickled onions! Sweet, tangy, and with a delightful kick of curry, these onions are the perfect condiment for cold cuts, sandwiches, salads, tacos, and more. The vibrant curry sauce is also delicious as a marinade or dipping sauce. Easy to make and even better with time, these pickled onions are a must-try recipe!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 1258.7 kcal
Protein 21g
Rating 2.5 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Curried Pickled Onions

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How to Make Curried Pickled Onions

  1. Peel 1 kg of red onions and thinly slice them.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups white vinegar, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons curry powder, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black peppercorns. Gently heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is completely dissolved. Do not boil.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon curry powder and 2 tablespoons cold vinegar to form a slurry. Add this slurry to the saucepan.
  4. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly (about 5-7 minutes).
  5. Pack the sliced onions tightly into sterilized jars, leaving about ½ inch of headspace.
  6. Pour the hot curry sauce over the onions, ensuring they are fully submerged. Leave ½ inch of headspace.
  7. Wipe the rims of the jars clean, seal tightly, and let cool completely.
  8. Allow the pickled onions to cure in a cool, dark place for at least 3 weeks before enjoying. The flavor will deepen over time.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

865g

Fat

4g

Carbs

97g