Pickled Red Onions
Pickled Red Onions
Ingredients
- 1 red onion, large
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- as needed pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- 1
Begin by thinly slicing the large red onion. A mandoline can be helpful for achieving uniform slices, but a sharp knife works just as well.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Carefully transfer all of the sliced red onion into a clean, heat-proof jar. Make sure the jar is large enough to hold all the onion and the pickling liquid.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Add the sea salt to the jar with the red onions.
- 4
Add the sugar to the jar with the red onions.
- 5
Pour the water into the jar, ensuring it covers the onions as much as possible.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Add the apple cider vinegar to the jar. This is the primary pickling agent and will give the onions their tangy flavor.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
If desired, add a pinch or two of pepper flakes for a touch of heat. This is entirely optional and can be adjusted to your preference.
- 8
Securely close the lid on the jar. Shake the jar vigorously for about 30 seconds to thoroughly combine all the ingredients and distribute the salt and sugar.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Store the pickled red onions in the refrigerator. They are best enjoyed after at least 30 minutes, but their flavor will deepen over a few hours. They will keep well for up to 2 weeks.
⏱️ 3 min
- 10
Serve these delicious pickled red onions as a topping for tacos, salads, sandwiches, or any dish that could use a bright, tangy kick!
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Pickled Red Onions
- 1 red onion, large
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- as needed pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- 1
Begin by thinly slicing the large red onion. A mandoline can be helpful for achieving uniform slices, but a sharp knife works just as well.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Carefully transfer all of the sliced red onion into a clean, heat-proof jar. Make sure the jar is large enough to hold all the onion and the pickling liquid.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Add the sea salt to the jar with the red onions.
- 4
Add the sugar to the jar with the red onions.
- 5
Pour the water into the jar, ensuring it covers the onions as much as possible.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Add the apple cider vinegar to the jar. This is the primary pickling agent and will give the onions their tangy flavor.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
If desired, add a pinch or two of pepper flakes for a touch of heat. This is entirely optional and can be adjusted to your preference.
- 8
Securely close the lid on the jar. Shake the jar vigorously for about 30 seconds to thoroughly combine all the ingredients and distribute the salt and sugar.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Store the pickled red onions in the refrigerator. They are best enjoyed after at least 30 minutes, but their flavor will deepen over a few hours. They will keep well for up to 2 weeks.
⏱️ 3 min - 10
Serve these delicious pickled red onions as a topping for tacos, salads, sandwiches, or any dish that could use a bright, tangy kick!