Quick Pickled Red Onions
Delightfully tangy and vibrant, these Quick Pickled Red Onions are the perfect condiment to elevate any dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: About 2 cups 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium red onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup vinegar (white or apple cider)
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- Optional: spices (like peppercorns, herbs, or garlic)
Instructions
- Prepare the brine: In a pot, combine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Heat over medium heat until the sugar and salt dissolve completely.
- Slice the onions: While the brine is heating, slice your red onions into thin, even rounds.
- Submerge the onions: In a clean jar or bowl, place the sliced red onions and pour the hot vinegar mixture over them.
- Cool and refrigerate: Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, then cover the jar tightly and place it in the refrigerator.
- Marinate and serve: Let the onions marinate for at least 30 minutes before enjoying them.
Notes
Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Adjust the sweetness by modifying the sugar content.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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