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Printed 03 November 2026
Side Dishes
Pickled Onions (Gepekelde Uie)
Recipe by
Christo Lochenberg
Published 14 November 2025
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Ingredients
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- 500g small pickling onions or shallots, peeled
- 500ml (2 cups) Brown vinegar
- 125ml (1/2 cup) Water
- 60ml (4 tbsp) White sugar
- 10ml (2 tsp) Pickling spice mix
- 5ml (1 tsp) Salt
- 1-2 dried chillies (optional)
About This Recipe
Crunchy, tangy pickled onions are a favourite South African condiment, especially with braai, cold meats, and salads. They're easy to make and keep for a long time.
Preparation Instructions
- Prepare Onions: Peel the pickling onions. For smaller onions, leave whole. For larger ones, you can halve them.
- Make Brine: In a saucepan, combine brown vinegar, water, sugar, pickling spice, salt, and dried chillies (if using). Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar and salt dissolve. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Assemble: Pack the peeled onions tightly into clean, sterilised glass jars.
- Pour the hot pickling brine over the onions, ensuring they are completely submerged.
- Seal the jars tightly. Let cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1-2 weeks before eating to allow the flavours to develop.
- Serve cold.
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