pickled onion
Vinegar-preserved allium sphere
A pickled onion is a small onion preserved in vinegar or brine, often with spices.
The pickling process gives it a sharp, tangy flavor and extends its shelf life.
Pickled onions are common in British pubs alongside cheese and bread, and appear in relish trays, sandwiches, and as cocktail garnishes: She speared a pickled onion from the jar.
- vinegarAcidic cooking liquid
- white vinegarDilute acetic acid solution
- brineWater saturated with sodium
- tangySharp and lively-tasting
- glass jarSealed transparent storage vessel
jar · pub · pub snack · ploughman's · cheese board · crunchy · sharp · silverskin · malt · preserved · pearl · cocktail · cocktail stick · acidic · condiment · relish · sandwich · fish and chips
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