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RED ONION QUICK PICKLES

Our latest proper produce storage guide from Maia Welbel gives y’all the low down on keeping your fruits and vegs fresh to avoid that extra trip to the grocery store. (We can all use a little less stress at the moment.) But if you’ve run out of ideas for what to do with your extra alliums quick pickling is another great way to extend the life of your produce! Quick pickles keep quite a while in the fridge (hello jar I found at the back of the fridge 3 months later, still delicious) and are one of my favorite toppings to liven up the routine quarantine meals we’ve been making lately.

Storing your ingredients properly, learning new techniques to preserve, and keeping track of what you have on hand all go a long way to feed you and your family. Having a few tricks up your sleeve can make the difference between a crispy quick pickle and the saddest onion you’ve ever seen.

For this easy red onion quick pickle recipe you just need an onion, salt, vinegar, and something spicy if that’s your jam. Quick pickles are a great way to use up other herbs or ingredients you want to preserve. Get wild and customize that pickle. You can make them today and enjoy them on every appropriate meal for the next 3 months. Who says onions aren’t a breakfast food?

Check out the full recipe and Maia’s handy produce storage guide over on closedloopcooking.com!

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Red onion quick pickles

Quick pickles are an easy, ingenious way to get vinegared items into your mouth as soon as possible. An awesome beginner project for anyone interested in the acidic side of life and a versatile condiment that you can and should eat before most social interactions.

Get creative with your aromatic add-ins here. Maybe dice up a little sad ginger or forgotten garlic or throw in some herbaceous stems. This is a great recipe to use up those leftover aromatics you were definitely sure you would use when you bought them. Toss em in a quick pickle!

INGREDIENTS

1 red onion

1 serrano pepper or other aromatics (ginger, garlic, herbs or herb stems)

1/2 cup white vinegar

1/2 cup apple cider vinegar (or sub more white vinegar)

2 tbsp sugar

1 tbsp kosher salt

TO-DO'S

Slice onion and pepper / aromatics thinly. Clean and dry a glass jar or similar container (with a lid.) Place onion and pepper / aromatics into container with pepper / aromatics evenly distributed (ish.)

Mix vinegars, sugar, and salt in bowl and stir together until dissolved.

Carefully pour vinegar mixture over onions and pepper / aromatics. Use a fork to press vegetables down and try to submerge completely.

Loosely cover container with lid and let sit on the counter for at least 1 – 2 hours before enjoying. The longer you can let the onions sit the more flavor they will take on. This container can rest on the counter overnight before going into the fridge as well. Make sure to tighten the lid when putting away.

Add to salads, bowls, stir fries, sandwiches, and more! These keep well in the fridge for about 3 months.

These salmon burgers are a family favorite for a reason. They're made with fresh salmon, flavorful seasonings, and topped with quick-pickled cucumbers for a zesty crunch. Perfect for a summer BBQ or a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh salmon fillet, skinless and boneless. 1/4 cup breadcrumbs. 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley. 1 egg, beaten. 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard. 1 teaspoon lemon zest. Salt and pepper to taste. 4 hamburger buns. 4 lettuce leaves. 4 slices of tomato. 4 slices of red onion. 4 slices of Swiss cheese optional. 1 cup thinly sliced cucumbers. 1/2 cup white vinegar. 1/4 cup sugar. 1/2 teaspoon salt. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional.

Instructions: In a food processor, pulse the salmon until finely chopped. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped salmon, breadcrumbs, red onion, garlic, parsley, beaten egg, Dijon mustard, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into burger patties. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and oil the grates to prevent sticking. Grill the salmon burgers for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through and have grill marks. Optional: Add a slice of Swiss cheese on top of each patty during the last minute of grilling. While the burgers are cooking, prepare the quick pickled cucumbers. In a bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, white vinegar, sugar, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss to coat and let them sit for about 5 minutes. Toast the hamburger buns on the grill for about 1 minute, until they are lightly browned. Assemble the burgers by placing a lettuce leaf and a slice of tomato on the bottom bun. Top with the salmon patty and melted cheese if using, a slice of red onion, and a generous portion of quick pickled cucumbers. Place the top bun on the assembled burger and secure it with a toothpick if necessary. Serve the Family Favorite Salmon Burgers with Quick Pickled Cukes immediately and enjoy!

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

These Ponzu Burgers are a tasty mix of different tastes. They have all the good things about a regular burger, plus the tangy kick of ponzu sauce and the crispiness of quick pickles. Great for a unique and filling meal!

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef. 4 hamburger buns. 4 slices of Swiss cheese. 1/4 cup ponzu sauce. 1/4 cup mayonnaise. 1 tsp sesame oil. 1 tsp grated ginger. 1 clove garlic, minced. Salt and pepper to taste. For Quick Ponzu Pickles:. 1 cucumber, thinly sliced. 1/2 cup rice vinegar. 1/4 cup sugar. 1 tsp salt.

Instructions: In a bowl, combine the ground beef with grated ginger, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Form the mixture into four patties. Preheat your grill or stovetop pan over medium-high heat. Grill the burger patties for about 4-5 minutes per side or until they reach your desired level of doneness. During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of Swiss cheese on each patty and cover until melted. While the burgers are cooking, make the Quick Ponzu Pickles. In a separate bowl, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Stir until the sugar and salt are dissolved. Add the thinly sliced cucumbers and let them marinate for at least 10 minutes. In another bowl, mix ponzu sauce, mayonnaise, and sesame oil to create a creamy ponzu sauce. To assemble the burgers, spread the creamy ponzu sauce on the bottom half of each hamburger bun. Place a cooked burger patty with melted cheese on top. Add a generous serving of Quick Ponzu Pickles. Top with the other half of the bun. Serve the Ponzu Burgers with Quick Ponzu Pickles immediately and enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

These Ponzu Burgers are a tasty mix of different tastes. They have all the good things about a regular burger, plus the tangy kick of ponzu sauce and the crispiness of quick pickles. Great for a unique and filling meal!

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef. 4 hamburger buns. 4 slices of Swiss cheese. 1/4 cup ponzu sauce. 1/4 cup mayonnaise. 1 tsp sesame oil. 1 tsp grated ginger. 1 clove garlic, minced. Salt and pepper to taste. For Quick Ponzu Pickles:. 1 cucumber, thinly sliced. 1/2 cup rice vinegar. 1/4 cup sugar. 1 tsp salt.

Instructions: In a bowl, combine the ground beef with grated ginger, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Form the mixture into four patties. Preheat your grill or stovetop pan over medium-high heat. Grill the burger patties for about 4-5 minutes per side or until they reach your desired level of doneness. During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of Swiss cheese on each patty and cover until melted. While the burgers are cooking, make the Quick Ponzu Pickles. In a separate bowl, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Stir until the sugar and salt are dissolved. Add the thinly sliced cucumbers and let them marinate for at least 10 minutes. In another bowl, mix ponzu sauce, mayonnaise, and sesame oil to create a creamy ponzu sauce. To assemble the burgers, spread the creamy ponzu sauce on the bottom half of each hamburger bun. Place a cooked burger patty with melted cheese on top. Add a generous serving of Quick Ponzu Pickles. Top with the other half of the bun. Serve the Ponzu Burgers with Quick Ponzu Pickles immediately and enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

These Ponzu Burgers are a tasty mix of different tastes. They have all the good things about a regular burger, plus the tangy kick of ponzu sauce and the crispiness of quick pickles. Great for a unique and filling meal!

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef. 4 hamburger buns. 4 slices of Swiss cheese. 1/4 cup ponzu sauce. 1/4 cup mayonnaise. 1 tsp sesame oil. 1 tsp grated ginger. 1 clove garlic, minced. Salt and pepper to taste. For Quick Ponzu Pickles:. 1 cucumber, thinly sliced. 1/2 cup rice vinegar. 1/4 cup sugar. 1 tsp salt.

Instructions: In a bowl, combine the ground beef with grated ginger, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Form the mixture into four patties. Preheat your grill or stovetop pan over medium-high heat. Grill the burger patties for about 4-5 minutes per side or until they reach your desired level of doneness. During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of Swiss cheese on each patty and cover until melted. While the burgers are cooking, make the Quick Ponzu Pickles. In a separate bowl, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Stir until the sugar and salt are dissolved. Add the thinly sliced cucumbers and let them marinate for at least 10 minutes. In another bowl, mix ponzu sauce, mayonnaise, and sesame oil to create a creamy ponzu sauce. To assemble the burgers, spread the creamy ponzu sauce on the bottom half of each hamburger bun. Place a cooked burger patty with melted cheese on top. Add a generous serving of Quick Ponzu Pickles. Top with the other half of the bun. Serve the Ponzu Burgers with Quick Ponzu Pickles immediately and enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes