how do you pickle onions
1 Add sliced onions to a medium bowl. 2  Pour enough boiling water over onions so that they are covered. 3  Count to 10 then drain. 4  Add onions to glass jars or a bowl. 5  Toast cinnamon, cloves and the red pepper flakes in a small saucepan over medium heat until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes.
1 Add onions to glass jars or a bowl. 2  Toast cinnamon, cloves and the red pepper flakes in a small saucepan over medium heat until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. 3  Whisk in vinegar, lime juice, a 1/4 cup of the sugar and salt. 4  Bring to a simmer and cook until sugar and salt have dissolved, 1 to 2 minutes.