Description
Learn how to make quick and easy pickled red onions at home with this simple recipe. These tangy and flavorful onions are perfect for adding a zesty kick to tacos, sandwiches, salads, and more!
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 large red onion thinly sliced
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- Optional: 1 garlic clove smashed
- 5–6 whole peppercorns
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the Onions: Peel and thinly slice the red onion and place in a clean pint-sized jar.
- Create the Brine: In a saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Add garlic, peppercorns, and red pepper flakes if desired. Simmer until sugar and salt dissolve.
- Pickle the Onions: Pour the hot brine over the onions in the jar. Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. For best flavor, pickle overnight.
Notes
- Pickled red onions can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Enjoy them in tacos, sandwiches, salads, or grain bowls for a tangy crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 5
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
