Pickling puzzle

debs64

Hi all, I made some pickled onions about 2 weeks ago and they are turning pink? Is this a problem? Never had it happen before and dont want to poison people or myself. Hope one of you clever cooks can help. 

Thanks 

Pete.8

I don't do any pickling, but I came across this which may give some reassurance-
https://www.reddit.com/r/Cooking/comments/n8ovrk/pickled_pearl_onions_turning_slightly_pink/

LittleGreyRabbit

They are just reacting to the acid in the vinegar.  Perfectly normal and nothing to worry about!  In time they'll take on the usual pickled onion golden-brownish shade.

Dovefromabove

Yes, I agree ... perfectly normal. 

debs64

Thanks. I made 6 jars and peeling all those onions wasn’t fun so happy to hear they are fine. 

Dovefromabove

Enjoy 😋