Description
Pickled red onions are a vibrant and tangy condiment that can elevate any meal, from tacos to salads. With their sweet and sour brine, these colorful onion rings deliver an irresistible crunch and a burst of flavor that will leave your taste buds dancing. Easy to prepare and perfect for meal prep, pickled red onions can last up to two weeks in the fridge, making them an essential addition to your culinary adventures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium red onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- Optional: Whole peppercorns or crushed garlic cloves
Instructions
- Slice the red onions into thin rings (about 1/8 inch thick).
- In a medium saucepan, combine white vinegar and water over medium heat. Stir in sugar and salt until fully dissolved.
- If desired, add whole spices like peppercorns or garlic cloves to the brine.
- Remove brine from heat once it simmers and pour it over the sliced onions in a heatproof jar until fully submerged.
- Allow the jar to cool at room temperature before sealing it with a lid and refrigerating.
- Let the pickled onions sit for at least one hour for quick pickling or overnight for maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg