Description
Elevate your meals with Quick Pickled Red Onions, a vibrant and tangy condiment that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. Perfect for adding a zesty crunch to tacos, salads, sandwiches, and even grilled meats, these pickled onions bring a burst of flavor that brightens any dish. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, you can whip up a batch that lasts in your fridge for up to three weeks. Customize the sweetness or spice level to suit your taste, making this recipe as versatile as it is delightful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large red onion (about 2 cups, sliced)
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup vinegar (white distilled or apple cider works well)
- 1 ½ tablespoons sugar (or sweetener of choice)
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Pack the sliced onion tightly into a pint-sized jar.
- In a saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, combine water, vinegar, sugar, and salt. Heat until steaming and stir until dissolved.
- Pour the hot brine over the onions until fully submerged.
- Let the jar sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before refrigerating.
- Enjoy after just 30 minutes or store for up to three weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15g)
- Calories: 6
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg