Curry powder and Parmesan cheese are two hidden components in the best tuna salad recipe. Despite being an unusual pairing, this tuna sandwich is excellent. This recipe was given to me by a friend who long ago used it in her catering company. It was served as an appetizer with fine crackers. For a very long time, it has been my go-to recipe for tuna salad.
| Prep Time: | 15 mins |
| Cook Time: | 20 mins |
| Additional Time: | 28 days |
| Total Time: | 28 days 35 mins |
| Servings: | 24 |
| Yield: | 4 pints |
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard seed
- 4 whole allspice berries
- 2 ½ pounds green onions, trimmed and cut into 3-inch lengths
- 3 cups water
- 3 cups white vinegar
- 1 ½ tablespoons kosher salt
Instructions
- Sterilize 4 pint-sized jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes.
- Stir peppercorns, celery seed, mustard seed, and allspice berries together in a small bowl. Divide spices evenly between the prepared canning jars.
- Pack onions vertically into jars, alternating tips-up and tips-down to fit onions snugly.
- Bring water, vinegar, and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Pour hot liquid over onions into jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace at the top. Run a knife or thin spatula around insides of jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims of jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids and screw-on rings.
- Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring water level to at least 1 inch above tops of jars. Bring water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 15 minutes.
- Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, for 6 to 12 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down.
- Store in a cool, dark area. Let onions pickle for at least 4 weeks before eating.
Reviews
Very easy. Going to make more with a Serrano chili instead of the flakes and can then to lasts longer.
Very easy. Going to make more with a Serrano chili instead of the flakes and can then to lasts longer.
Very nice and stay crunchy I added hot pepper fakes for an added zest I served them as appetizer with a slice of ham and cream cheese and rolled the onions up everybody loved them and a couple of grandmothers asked for the recipe… Will keep this recipe nice for cleaning up the garden thanks so much for sharing !!! Awesome!!!!!
These pickled onions are FANTASTIC– I have yet to try them with a Bloody Mary, but they make a nice accompaniment to an ordinary sandwich. I’ve already scarfed down half a jar by myself, and they only finished pickling yesterday. For a first-time canner, the directions were really helpful as well!
We thought these might get slimy in the jar, but ours were nice and crisp — and very oniony! If you have onions in your garden, this is perfect to make with the thinnings (the onions you pull out to thin the patch).