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sliced shallots in a jar with pickling brine on a white countertop

Quick Pickled Shallots

Kristina Todini, RDN
Quick Pickled Shallots, an easy refrigerator pickled sliced shallots recipe that is quickly pickled in an apple cider vinegar brine. Great on top of salads and sandwiches!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Salads + Side Dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 19 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large shallots
  • 1 single bay leaf
  • 2 whole garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar white or brown

Instructions
 

  • Prep the shallots: Cut the stems off the shallots, then remove the outer layer. Cut into thin slices and set aside.
  • Prepare the pickling jar: Add sliced shallots to a large jar and add the dried bay leaf, mustard seeds, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
  • Prepare and add the brine: In a medium saucepan bring the water, vinegar, salt and sugar to a boil. Once boiling, pour into the jar until the liquid completely submerges the shallots. Close the lid on the jar tightly.
  • Pickling instructions: Let the jar cool on the counter until it reaches room temperature. Once cooled, put the jar into the refrigerator and let the shallots pickle for at least 2 hours before serving, but for best results serve after at least 24 hours. Quick pickled shallots are good up to one month in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • Vinegar: White vinegar, white wine vinegar, and apple cider vinegar are the best vinegar choices for this recipe.
  • Recommended jar: Choose a large and wide jar with about 1/2 - 1 inch space (2-3 cm) below the lid.
  • Other recommended tools: small saucepan, cutting board, knife set
  • Prep ahead and storage: Refrigerator pickled shallots should be made at least 2 hours before serving, but for best results make at least 24-48 hours ahead. Keep the jar refrigerated and it can be enjoyed for up to one month. Do not freeze.
  • Nutrition notes: Nutrition information is calculated with all brine ingredients (including full amount of sugar, salt, etc.), however the shallots don’t absorb all of the liquid so the actual nutrition information is less than listed here.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 19kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 0.5gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 588mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 55IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword quick pickled shallots, refrigerator pickled shallots
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