Description
This quick pickled red onions recipe is a simple way to add a tangy crunch to your favorite dishes. With just a few basic ingredients and minimal prep time, you can elevate tacos, burgers, salads, and more with these homemade pickles.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 large red onion thinly sliced
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns (optional)
- 1 garlic clove smashed (optional)
Instructions
- Place the thinly sliced red onions: In a medium heatproof jar or bowl.
- In a small saucepan: Combine apple cider vinegar, water, sugar, salt, peppercorns, and garlic if using. Simmer until sugar and salt dissolve.
- Pour the hot brine: Over the sliced onions, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Storage: Pickled onions will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Use these pickled onions on tacos, burgers, salads, grain bowls, or sandwiches for a tangy crunch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook (after heating brine)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 10
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
