tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post1590530408261859362..comments2024-03-29T13:47:52.160+00:00Comments on Magnon's Meanderings: More Pickled Onions.Cro Magnonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-7087564203480296612015-02-14T13:57:39.816+00:002015-02-14T13:57:39.816+00:00You can't beat home made pickles! I must say I...You can't beat home made pickles! I must say I like the sound of the lightly spiced curry flavoured cauliflower florets. Jo@awholeplotoflovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03525039817338877634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-74030314858446691592015-02-14T04:57:05.986+00:002015-02-14T04:57:05.986+00:00I did when my hens were over-producing. I love the...I did when my hens were over-producing. I love them too.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-31520352237169203012015-02-14T04:53:06.961+00:002015-02-14T04:53:06.961+00:00The reason why I started making them was because I...The reason why I started making them was because I saw a tiny jar (Heinz; about 5 onions) in a local supermarket at some really crazy price. I then went to the veg' section and bought 2 small bags of pickling onions for about £1. The pickling process was so simple that I've never stopped.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-18125318142350514642015-02-14T03:27:40.842+00:002015-02-14T03:27:40.842+00:00At my last location, the Amish would make chow-cho...At my last location, the Amish would make chow-chow, which was an assortment of pickled veggies. I haven't tried making my own, and the only pickling I've done is cucumbers for pickles. megan blogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04555646904983619596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-90016393216455275162015-02-13T22:21:49.715+00:002015-02-13T22:21:49.715+00:00Would it be sacrilege to buy a jar of pickled onio...Would it be sacrilege to buy a jar of pickled onions while you wait for yours Cro or don't they sell them in France ? XXXXJacqueline @ HOMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06154045482594773377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-78285297768786239152015-02-13T21:26:35.013+00:002015-02-13T21:26:35.013+00:00I like my pickled cauliflower very much. Mostly I...I like my pickled cauliflower very much. Mostly I like the ideal of pickling onions and cauliflower and anything else that is around works with a wet brine and vinegar and is sharp to eat with cold meats and creates something worth eating from a piece of cold mutton. Keep doing a few and just keep it simple.Rachel Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053924416805878169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-7303486993470944992015-02-13T18:51:55.356+00:002015-02-13T18:51:55.356+00:00Thanks Cro, that will get me close enough. I'm...Thanks Cro, that will get me close enough. I'm off to the store to get a bag of small white onions and jug of red wine vinegar.Mike Silviushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10406468736304441962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-77541735268746674152015-02-13T18:03:43.335+00:002015-02-13T18:03:43.335+00:00Though not as pretty, slice the onions and they wi...Though not as pretty, slice the onions and they will pickle much faster. Also, this summer, buy a cheap pair of swim goggles and never shed a tear again.donna bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13507579686738843451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-48876356293366803842015-02-13T17:12:57.124+00:002015-02-13T17:12:57.124+00:00I love pickled onions, Mr Twigs likes to pickle eg...I love pickled onions, Mr Twigs likes to pickle eggs, do you do those?<br />TwiggyTwiggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09065849697979313992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-31148180302966910772015-02-13T16:55:42.827+00:002015-02-13T16:55:42.827+00:00I grow and use the small “Spanish” onions for pick...I grow and use the small “Spanish” onions for pickling, I have about tree full jars left. That won’t last until the new crop is grown dried and pickled.Dochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05230334534323236665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-62193107617991539282015-02-13T15:56:03.110+00:002015-02-13T15:56:03.110+00:00I'm afraid I do everything by eye. But roughly...I'm afraid I do everything by eye. But roughly a quarter of a cup of salt to a pint of water for the overnight brine, then about the same ratio of sugar to vinegar for the pickle. I use red wine vinegar because it's the most common here. Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-50640940026148823602015-02-13T15:01:00.954+00:002015-02-13T15:01:00.954+00:00I think I'd like to try making some. If you do...I think I'd like to try making some. If you don't mind, what proportions of salt for your initial brine? and how much sugar and pepper and what kind of vinegar for your pickling brine?Mike Silviushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10406468736304441962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-36925449315855711272015-02-13T14:19:32.302+00:002015-02-13T14:19:32.302+00:00Now you made me want to try this, I don't know...Now you made me want to try this, I don't know if i can find those small onions here.I shall try next week in a city market.Yaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15181961536405061470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-893016836585716222015-02-13T14:19:09.256+00:002015-02-13T14:19:09.256+00:00Even the 'thin gruel'?Even the 'thin gruel'?Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-55835703741044591742015-02-13T13:51:05.015+00:002015-02-13T13:51:05.015+00:00My husband would love to eat at your table. My husband would love to eat at your table. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-55052936709445581572015-02-13T08:51:42.470+00:002015-02-13T08:51:42.470+00:00Sorry Cro - I must have been looking out of the wi...Sorry Cro - I must have been looking out of the window and hit the wrong keys!! of course iwb should read own.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-65825503504357205762015-02-13T08:50:28.613+00:002015-02-13T08:50:28.613+00:00Pickled walnuts are my favourite of all. There i...Pickled walnuts are my favourite of all. There is only me who likes them, but who cares - I could easily eat a jar full at one sitting. Our trees never seem to produce useable walnuts so I have to buy them, but good brands are still delicious,<br />You mention Elizabeth David in your comment on my post. I love her and have many of her books - including 'An Omelette and a Glass of Wine' which I have read many times. She was a classic cook in the old style.<br />Re Elaine's comment above - yes - I think they are shallots. Our best supermarket always has a goodly supply so that for a few weeks yet it will be possible to make ones iwb pickled onions.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-54633689724183592592015-02-13T06:38:29.231+00:002015-02-13T06:38:29.231+00:00I really don't know what they are; they're...I really don't know what they are; they're just small round onions from the supermarket.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-91511559885279898072015-02-13T06:24:49.535+00:002015-02-13T06:24:49.535+00:00I love picked walnuts the most then gherkins but a...I love picked walnuts the most then gherkins but am not that keen on pickled onions.Susan Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14400003572211042194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-20177800634027293682015-02-13T06:14:15.097+00:002015-02-13T06:14:15.097+00:00You can only buy pickling onions at a certain time...You can only buy pickling onions at a certain time of year here or do you use shallots? I won't be making as much chutney this year - it just keeps accumulating in the cupboard. elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-2525785578853608622015-02-13T05:27:27.931+00:002015-02-13T05:27:27.931+00:00I love your devotion to all things pickled! I like...I love your devotion to all things pickled! I like pickles, too. I wish I could try your onions....they sure sound delicious! Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.com