Pickled Red Onions From ‘The Artisan Jewish Deli at Home’

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Ingredients

• 3 cups apple cider vinegar
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 (2- to 3-inch) cinnamon stick
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 large red onion (about 12 ounces), halved and thinly sliced

Directions

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   Combine the onion, vinegar, sugar, bay leaves, cinnamon stick, crushed red pepper, if using, peppercorns, cloves, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Boil for 1 minute. Add the onions and then remove the pan from the heat. Allow the onions and pickling brine to cool to room temperature, and then transfer to a nonreactive container with a tight-fitting lid. Refrigerate for 1 day to allow the flavors to meld. The pickled red onions will keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.