Description
Easy Pickled Red Onions are a vibrant and tangy addition to elevate your meals. With their perfect balance of sweetness and acidity, these quick-pickled beauties can transform tacos, salads, or sandwiches into culinary masterpieces. In just a few simple steps, you’ll create a stunning condiment that not only tastes delicious but also adds a pop of color to your plate. Impress your guests with this easy recipe that’s sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 cup filtered water
- 1 teaspoon peppercorns (optional)
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed (optional)
Instructions
- Slice the red onion thinly using a sharp knife or mandoline for uniformity.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine apple cider vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Stir until dissolved and let it gently simmer.
- Place sliced onions in a clean glass jar and pour the hot brine over them until fully submerged.
- Allow the jar to cool at room temperature before sealing tightly and refrigerating for at least one hour (overnight for best flavor).
- Enjoy these pickled onions on tacos, salads, or straight from the jar!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg