Quick Pickled Red Onions Recipe
These refrigerator pickled red onions are tangy, crisp, and slightly sweet,with no canning required. They’re ready in about 30 minutes and add the perfect pop of acidity to tacos, grain bowls, sandwiches, salads,and more.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 10kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup hot water
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Whisk together hot water, vinegar, sugar and salt, until sugar is completely dissolved.
- Place sliced onion in a medium-to-large bowl and pour pickling mixture over onion. Let sit for 30 minutes to 1 hour at room temperature.
- Store in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
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Notes
- Slice the onions thinly. Thin slices pickle faster and have a better texture. Use a mandoline if you want very even slices.
- Use hot water, not cold. Hot water helps dissolve the sugar and salt so the brine seasons the onions evenly.
- Pack the onions tightly. Press them into the jar so they’re fully covered by the brine.
Nutrition
Calories: 10kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.01g | Saturated Fat: 0.004g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.002g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 292mg | Potassium: 21mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 0.2IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.04mg
