Quick Pickled Red Onions
These Quick Pickled Red Onions add a zesty punch to any dish, balancing tartness and sweetness for a delightful flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 red onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon peppercorns (optional)
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Create the flavorful brine: In a pot, combine apple cider vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Heat over medium until the sugar and salt dissolve.
- Prepare the onions: Add the thinly sliced red onions to a clean glass jar, beautifully layered.
- Combine onions and brine: Pour the warm vinegar mixture over the onions, letting the steam soften them.
- Spice it up (optional): Add peppercorns and chili flakes if desired.
- Cool and refrigerate: Allow the jar to cool before sealing and placing it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Notes
Store pickled onions in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, ensuring they stay submerged in the brine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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