Quick Pickled Red Onions Recipe
Crunchy and tangy pickled red onions in no time at all! Use them on salads, sandwiches, pizza, or your favorite entrée!
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 1 hour at room temperature.
- Store in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Slice onions thinly. I recommend cutting your onion about ⅛" thick, which will help them absorb the liquid faster. You can cut your onion thicker but will need to let it pickle for at least an hour to get a similar flavor.
- How to store: Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- How to freeze: Place in a freezer-safe container and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
- Substitute white wine vinegar, red wine vinegar, rice vinegar, or distilled vinegar for a slightly different flavor. Or use a variety of vinegar for a more interesting flavor.
- Naturally sweetened: Use maple syrup or honey for a naturally sweetened batch.
- Make spicy: Add one sliced jalapeño pepper or a pinch of red pepper flakes for more heat.
- Garlic: Add one clove of garlic for a garlicky taste.
- Use yellow or white onions for a different flavor. It won't be as pretty, but it will still be delicious!
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