Pickled Red Onions
Delight your taste buds with homemade pickled red onions! This quick and simple recipe transforms ordinary onions into a vibrant, tangy topping that enhances tacos, salads, and sandwiches. With just a few pantry staples, you can create a zesty sidekick that adds flavor and color to any meal. Plus, these pickled onions can be prepared in under 30 minutes and stored for weeks in the fridge. Perfect for meal prep or impressing guests at your next gathering!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings (2 cups) 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: Various
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium red onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Peel and thinly slice the red onions using a sharp knife or mandoline.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine white vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Stir until dissolved.
- Place the sliced onions in a clean glass jar and pour the hot brine over them until fully submerged.
- Let the jar cool to room temperature before sealing with a lid. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour (overnight is best).
- Serve as a tangy topping for tacos, grilled meats, or sandwiches.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg