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Pickled Red Onions

Tangy and flavorful these easy pickled red onions add a pop of flavor and color to any dish
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course condiment, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Mediterranean, Mexican, Middle Eastern

Equipment

  • 1 500 ml Jar

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large red onion, sliced fairly thin
  • ½ cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • 1 large red onion, sliced fairly thin (if they're too thick they won't pickle fast)
  • In a small saucepan, combine the ½ cup Apple Cider Vinegar, ¼ cup water, 2 Tbsp granulated sugar, 1 tsp salt and heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar and salt have dissolved.
  • Add the sliced onions to a clean jar or container with a tight-fitting lid.
  • Pour the vinegar mixture over the onions, making sure that they are completely covered.
  • Allow the onions to cool to room temperature, then cover with the lid and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (an hour for more intense flavor) or up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Enjoy your homemade pickled red onions on sandwiches, burgers, tacos, salads, or any dish that needs a flavor boost. The possibilities are endless!
Pickled red onions are a versatile and delicious condiment that can add flavor, color, and health benefits to your meals. By making your own at home, you can customize the recipe to your liking and enjoy this flavorful condiment anytime you want.
You can even add a few sliced jalapeno peppers to the jar if you're in the mood for a pickled jalapeno as well it lends a small amount of heat (over time) to the onions.
This recipe can be easily doubled, tripled, quadrupled etc. depending on how many onions you have.
Keyword pickle, pickled, quick pickle, red onion