Pickled Red Onions Recipe

Pickled red onions are a simple and versatile condiment that can elevate almost any meal. Their tangy, slightly sweet flavor and vibrant pink hue make them a must-have for tacos, sandwiches, salads, and more. This quick recipe requires just a handful of ingredients and can be made in no time!

Equipment:

• Knife and cutting board
• Medium saucepan
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Clean glass jar or airtight container

Ingredients:

• 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Optional add-ins:
  • ½ teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 1 garlic clove, smashed
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Onions:
   • Peel the red onion and slice it thinly into rounds or half-moons. Place the slices in a clean glass jar or container.
2. Make the Brine:
   • In a medium saucepan, combine the vinegar, water, sugar, and salt.
   • Add optional spices like peppercorns, garlic, bay leaf, or red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
   • Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring until the sugar and salt dissolve. Remove from heat.
3. Pickle the Onions:
   • Pour the hot brine over the onion slices in the jar, ensuring all onions are fully submerged.
   • Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then seal the jar with a lid.
4. Refrigerate:
   • Store the jar in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving. For best flavor, allow the onions to pickle for 24 hours.

Tips:

• These pickled onions can last up to 2 weeks in the fridge if stored in an airtight container.
• For a milder flavor, blanch the onion slices in boiling water for 30 seconds before pickling.
• Experiment with different vinegars like apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar for unique flavors.

This Pickled Red Onions recipe is a quick and delicious way to add a zesty, colorful twist to your meals. Whether you’re topping tacos, enhancing a salad, or jazzing up a sandwich, these onions are sure to impress. Make a batch today and enjoy the burst of flavor they bring!

Pickled Red Onions Recipe

Quick and easy Pickled Red Onions recipe that adds a tangy, vibrant flavor to tacos, burgers, salads, and more. Ready in just minutes and perfect for any dish.

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Equipment

• Knife and cutting board
• Medium saucepan
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Clean glass jar or airtight container

Ingredients

  

• 1 large red onion thinly sliced
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Optional add-ins:
• ½ teaspoon black peppercorns
• 1 garlic clove smashed
• 1 bay leaf
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

 

• Prepare the Onions:
• Peel the red onion and slice it thinly into rounds or half-moons. Place the slices in a clean glass jar or container.
• Make the Brine:
• In a medium saucepan, combine the vinegar, water, sugar, and salt.
• Add optional spices like peppercorns, garlic, bay leaf, or red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
• Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring until the sugar and salt dissolve. Remove from heat.
• Pickle the Onions:
• Pour the hot brine over the onion slices in the jar, ensuring all onions are fully submerged.
• Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then seal the jar with a lid.
• Refrigerate:
• Store the jar in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving. For best flavor, allow the onions to pickle for 24 hours.