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Hot Honey Pickled Red Onions Recipe

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Hot Honey Pickled Red Onions are a vibrant and spicy condiment made by soaking thinly sliced red onions in a warm mixture of apple cider vinegar, honey, and red pepper flakes. This quick-pickled recipe adds a perfect balance of sweet heat and tanginess, elevating sandwiches, salads, tacos, and more with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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Pickling Solution

  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Vegetables

  • 1 large red onion, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a saucepan, combine the apple cider vinegar, honey, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Heat Mixture: Heat the mixture over medium heat until it begins to simmer, stirring occasionally to dissolve the honey and salt completely.
  3. Prepare Onions: Place the thinly sliced red onions in a clean jar or container, making sure the jar is large enough to hold all the onions and liquid.
  4. Add Pickling Liquid: Carefully pour the hot vinegar and honey mixture over the onions, ensuring they are fully submerged to maximize flavor infusion.
  5. Cool and Refrigerate: Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, then seal the jar with a lid and refrigerate.
  6. Pickle Time: Let the onions pickle for at least 24 hours before using to develop the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • For a milder heat, reduce the amount of red pepper flakes or omit them entirely.
  • Use clean, sterilized jars to extend the shelf life of the pickled onions.
  • Pickled onions keep well in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  • These onions add a great balance of sweetness and spice to burgers, salads, tacos, and grilled dishes.
  • Adjust the honey for sweetness preference; use more for a sweeter pickle or less for a tarter flavor.

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