Pro - Does anyone else's nest boxes get soaked in rain?

[Chook n Boo Mum]

My mum attempted her first batch of pickled onions over the weekend - I never have, so can not advise her, but I know a group who can!!

 

She said that the onions, once they had been soaked in salt for the given period of time, had felt sort of soft.

 

Is this normal, do they "crisp up" again when they are in the vinegar, or has something gone wrong?

 

All words of wisdom are eagerly awaited....

 

Sha xx

[Lesley]

hmmmmm - they should feel crispy after the salt.............I haven't made any for years now though Perhaps they will crisp up - but you won't know for a while.

[Chook n Boo Mum]

Oh well, I've no doubt Mum will make the decision whether to carry on with the rest of the onions I saw sitting in her kitchen soon!

 

I have no intention of trying a batch for her, I'm getting sick of the sight of onions having made onion marmalade & umpteen batches of chutney!

 

Thank you!

 

Sha x

[chickencam]

We make pickles most years and after brining they do go soft but then they absorb the vinegar and go crispy again. The salt takes out their juices and then they suck up the vinegar instead.

 

We also did a cooked version in spiced vinegar this year and they are softer but equally delish

[Chook n Boo Mum]

Oh thank you so much; that makes sense actually.

 

She will be pleased!

 

Sha xx