Peppers in Oil
- Average
- 30 min
Onions, some love them and some hate them... if you are among the former, then you can't miss this delicious homemade preserve recipe, onions in oil! A classic oil-preserved recipe to pair with cold cuts and cheeses, also ideal for enriching a rice or pasta salad. But that's not all: onions in oil can also be used to make appetizing side dishes and main courses, such as chicken with potatoes and mushrooms! However you decide to enjoy the onions in oil, the important thing is to choose borettane onions, a small, slightly flattened variety of onions perfect for this type of preparation.
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To make onions in oil, first sanitize the jars and lids following the guidelines provided by the Department of Health and Human Services. Proceed with the preparation of the onions: peel them 1 and remove the first layer 2, then collect them in a bowl 3.
Pour the vinegar 4 and water into a large pot 5 and bring to a boil, then add the onions 6 and boil for 12 minutes.
After this time, add the peppercorns 7, rosemary 8, and sage 9. Boil for another minute.
Drain the onions and herbs on a clean cloth and let cool 10. When dry, place the onions in the jar, alternating with the herbs, ensuring all empty spaces are filled 11. Finally, pour olive oil into the jar until all the onions are covered, leaving a space of about 3/4 inch from the top 12.
Close the jar with the lid, without tightening it too much so that air can escape and create a vacuum 13. Immerse the jar in a pot full of water 14 and bring to a boil. Boil for 30 minutes from the boiling point, then turn off the heat and let cool in the water 15. Once cooled, check if a vacuum has been created by pressing the center of the lid. You will then have to monitor the jars, because if the oil level drops, you will need to reopen the jars, refill and boil again. Your onions in oil are ready to be stored!