How to Pickle Shallots

Prep time
15 minutes

Learn how to make pickled shallots at home with Sarson's Malt Vinegar. This easy pickling recipe, has you making a quick pickling liquid by combining Sarson's with salt and sugar. You can then flavour the pickling liquid with any herbs and spices that you like - we love adding bay leaves and chillies!

Ingredients

  • 500g shallots onions, peeled
  • 25g table salt
  • 450ml Sarson's Malt Vinegar
  • 100g granulated sugar
  • 5 dried chillies
  • 5 bay leaves

Method

  1. Layer the shallots in a bowl and sprinkle each layer with salt. Cover and leave overnight or up to 24hrs then rinse the shallots in cold water.
  2. For the pickling liquid, add the vinegar, sugar, and bay leaves to a saucepan, bring to the boil then remove from the heat and set aside to allow the spices to infuse.
  3. Pack the shots into a sterilised jars then use a jug to pour over the pickling liquid, including the and bay.
  4. Seal and allow the shallots to mature for 4-6 weeks. Enjoy on a cheese board or with a classic Ploughman's!