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|description=Sherry vinegar is just my favourite vinegar and with pickled shallots it imparts a sweeter note. If you prefer a sweeter pickled onion, then add one or
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If you prefer a sweeter [[Pickled|pickled]] [[Onion|onion]], then add one or two teaspoons of [[Brown sugar|brown sugar]] to each jar.

The [[Onions|onions]] need to soak for two days before [[Pickling|pickling]] so plan a little ahead.

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|TotalCalories = 1563
|PortionCalories = 48
|DatePublished=24th December 2012
|Author=Chef
|Servings = Servings: 32 - Makes 2 x 1 litre jars
|Difficulty = 2
|TotalTime = 2 days, 2 hours
|PrepTime = 2 days, 2 hours
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|Image = [[Image:Pickled shallots in sherry vinegar recipe.jpg|middle|none|alt=Electus]]
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====Best recipe review====

''Expensive, but worth every penny''

4.7/5 

This isn't cheap to make, but the sherry vinegar makes a world of difference - so much nicer than malt vinegar.

 [[User:PSmith|Paul R Smith]] 
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[[Image:Pickled shallots in sherry vinegar ingredients.jpg|thumb|300px|right|The basic ingredients]]
[[Sherry vinegar]] is just my favourite [[Vinegar|vinegar]] and with [[Pickled shallots|pickled shallots]] it imparts a sweeter note.

{{RecipeIngredients
| 100 g [[Sea Salt|sea salt]]
| 900 g (2 lb) [[Shallots|shallots]], peeled
| 220 ml (8 fl oz) [[Sherry vinegar|sherry vinegar]]
| 550 ml (20 fl oz) [[White wine vinegar|white wine vinegar]]
| 1 teaspoon [[Peppercorns|peppercorns]]
| 1 teaspoon [[Juniper berries|juniper berries]]
| 2 teaspoons [[Demerara sugar|demerara sugar]] (optional)
| 2 x 1 litre [[Kilner jars]]
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===Method===

'''2 days before the [[Pickling|pickling]] is to start'''
{{RecipeMethod
| Peel the [[Shallots|shallots]] and place in a large bowl - The easy way to do this is to [[blanche]] in [[boiling]] water for a 2 or 3 minutes first, cut the root off, grip firmly from the 'leaf-end' and squeeze the shallot out of its skin.
| Mix the [[Salt|salt]] into 2 [[Pints|pints]] of hot water and pour this over the [[Shallots|shallots]]
| Leave for two days in a cool place, covered with a [[Tea|tea]] towel. You can place a clean plate on top of the [[Onions|onions]] to keep them underwater
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'''[[Pickling]] day''':
{{RecipeMethod
| Discard the salt-water and rinse the shallots in a [[sieve]] under cold running water. Pat dry with a [[tea-towel]].
| Add all of the ingredients except for the [[Sugar|sugar]] to a large pan and bring it almost to the [[Boil|boil]], then turn off the heat and leave it to go completely cold
| remove the [[Pickles|pickles]] from the [[Salt|salt]] water and pat dry on a clean [[Tea|tea]]-towel
| [[Sterilise]] the [[Pickling|pickling]] jars and pack the [[Onions|onions]] into the jars
| Pour the [[Vinegar|vinegar]], with the [[Spices|spices]], into the jars and add the optional [[Sugar|sugar]]
| Seal and store in a cool, dark place for 2 months to mature
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===Variations===
Play around with the [[Vinegar|vinegar]] mixture by making and tasting very small amounts to get the ration correct.

Try adding different [[Spices|spices]] such as [[Chillies|chillies]] or [[Coriander seeds|coriander seeds]].
===Chef's note===
For this batch I used [[Echalion shallots]], (banana shallots), which are a good deal larger than normal shallots. To ensure they pickled evenly, I cut the really big ones in half.

Although I've found these quantities to be perfect for me, just to ensure that you have the correct quantities of onions and vinegar to match your jars, once they are peeled, pop them in the pickling jars to see if they fill them up. Top up with water so they are just covered, then pour off and measure the water and that's how much vinegar you'll need. Add extra onions or use smaller jars if required.
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[[Category:Snacks and light bites]]
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