Description
Pickled red onions are a quick and easy way to add tangy flavor and vibrant color to your meals. Perfect for tacos, salads, or as a tasty snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup filtered water
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- Optional: whole peppercorns or smashed garlic cloves
Instructions
- Thinly slice the red onion as finely as possible.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine apple cider vinegar, water, sugar, and sea salt. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
- If desired, add optional spices like peppercorns or garlic and let steep for a few minutes.
- Pour the warm brine over the onion slices in a clean glass jar, ensuring all slices are submerged.
- Allow to cool at room temperature before sealing and refrigerating. They will be ready in about an hour but taste even better after 24 hours.
Notes
- Use firm red onions for the best crunch.
- Experiment with spices like cumin or mustard seeds for unique flavor profiles.
- These pickled onions can last up to two weeks when stored in a sealed jar in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg