How to Peel Onions for Pickling

Gather Your Materials:

- Sharp kitchen knife

- Cutting board

- Large bowl of cold water

- Towel for drying

Step 1: Prepare the Water:

- Fill a large bowl with cold water. Adding ice cubes to the water can help to further chill it.

Step 2: Peel the Onions:

- With a sharp kitchen knife, cut off the root end of the onion.

- Make a shallow cut along the skin of the onion from top to bottom, being careful not to cut into the flesh.

- Submerge the peeled onions in the cold water bowl.

Step 3: Removing the Skin:

- Gently use your hands to remove the skin of the onion. The cold water will help loosen the skin, making it easier to peel off.

- Start from the cut you made and carefully remove the skin in one piece if possible.

Step 4: Rinse and Trim:

- Once the skin is removed, rinse the peeled onion under cold water to remove any remaining skin pieces or dirt.

- Use the kitchen knife to trim off any excess root or stem from the onion.

Step 5: Repeat for All Onions:

- Repeat the peeling process for all the onions you plan to pickle.

Step 6: Dry the Onions:

- After peeling, pat the onions dry with a clean towel to remove excess moisture. This will help to prevent dilution of the pickling liquid.

Your peeled onions are now ready for pickling! Follow your chosen pickling recipe to create delicious, pickled onions for your culinary adventures.