Pickled Red Onions
A simple, tangy condiment that adds vibrant color and crunch to salads, meats, and sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Red onions
- 1 cup Vinegar (apple cider or white)
- 1 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Salt
- Spices (optional, like peppercorns or bay leaves)
Instructions
- Slice the red onions thinly using a sharp knife or mandoline.
- Prepare the pickling liquid by combining equal parts vinegar and water with sugar and salt in a saucepan.
- Simmer until the sugar and salt have dissolved, about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour the hot pickling liquid over the sliced onions in a clean jar.
- Cool to room temperature, seal the jar, and refrigerate. Allow to pickle for at least an hour before using.
Notes
These pickled red onions can be stored in the fridge for up to two weeks. They continue to develop flavor as they sit.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 24
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 232mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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