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Jar of quick pickled shallots with pink brine and sliced shallots

Quick Pickled Shallots (No-Cook Recipe)

Quick pickled shallots made from pantry staples add a bright, tangy bite that transforms tacos, burgers, salads, and sandwiches.
*Quick Note Before You Dive In: This recipe card covers the basics, but if you want to know what substitutions you can make and other tips, scroll back up! Everything you need for foolproof results is in the post.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Inactive Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Condiments
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 17 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 215 g whole shallots (about 3 large shallots)
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt)
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar

Equipment

Instructions
 

  • Cut the elongated ends off the shallots (leave the root ends intact for easier slicing). Remove the thin papery peel, then separate the halves or ‘cloves’. Thinly slice the shallots horizontally into rings (about 1/16-inch thick). You should have 1 ½ cups.
  • Add both vinegars and the water into a sterilized 2-cup-capacity heatproof glass or canning jar.
  • Microwave in 30-second intervals for about 1 minute, or until the liquid is hot.
  • Add the salt and sugar. Seal the jar and shake until fully dissolved.
  • Add the sliced shallots, pressing them down so they are fully submerged in the brine.
  • Seal tightly and let sit for 25 minutes before using. Refrigerate until needed.

Notes:

*A note on Kosher salt: This recipe uses Diamond Crystal kosher salt. If using table salt, reduce to 1 ¼ teaspoons. Kosher salt has larger, airier crystals that take up more space, so a teaspoon of kosher salt actually contains less salt by weight than a teaspoon of table salt.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and provided as an estimate. It is not intended as a substitute for professional dietary advice

Nutrition

Serving: 35gCalories: 17kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 0.4gFat: 0.02gSaturated Fat: 0.003gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.003gSodium: 391mgPotassium: 69mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.3mg
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