Quick Pickled Red Onions
Tangy, crisp, and vibrant, these 10-minute pickled red onions are a quick and easy way to add flavor to tacos, salads, burgers, and more using just 5 ingredients.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt (or 2 teaspoons fine sea salt)
- 1 cup cold water
Instructions
- Thinly slice the red onion using a sharp knife or mandolin and place into a clean mason jar.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine vinegar, sugar, and salt. Whisk until fully dissolved.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cold water to cool the brine.
- Pour the brine over the sliced onions in the jar, ensuring they are fully submerged.
- Use a fork or spoon to gently press the onions below the surface of the liquid.
- Seal the jar tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, try adding peppercorns, garlic, or herbs to the brine.
- Red onions will turn a vibrant pink color as they pickle.
- Great for meal prep—keeps up to 2 weeks in the fridge.
- Use apple cider vinegar for a sweeter, fruitier variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 45 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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