homemade pickled red onions

after eating pupusas out of a food truck a couple of weeks ago, {which might i add they were freaking delicious}, i was determined to make my own pickled red onions. here is where i found my recipe i used:

INGREDIENTS

1 lb red onions (about 2 med or 1 large), thinly sliced

1 1/2 cups white vinegar

1/2 cup sugar

Spices

1/2 cinnamon stick

5 cloves

1 bay leaf

1 star anise

Dash red pepper flakes

More spices (optional): Fresh ginger slices, allspice berries, oregano, garlic, cumin seeds,

mustard seeds

*of the optional spices, i used oregano + garlic

here is a star anise!

METHOD

1. blanch red onions in a saucepan of boiling water for 2 minutes. drain in colander.

2. while the water is heating in step 1, in a separate saucepan combine the vinegar, sugar and spices. bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.

3. add blanched, drained onions to the vinegar mixture. simmer for 1 minute.

4. transfer to a glass jar. allow to stand until cooled. will keep several weeks refrigerated.

makes 1 1/2 pints.

and will make your house smell incredible!