Easy Pickled Onions Recipe
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Easy Pickled Onions Recipe
Description
The recipe involves slicing a large red onion into thin half rings and combining water, apple cider vinegar, salt, sugar, and whole peppercorns to create a tangy pickling liquid. The brine ingredients are stirred until salt and sugar dissolve, then poured over the onion slices in a sealed jar ensuring they are fully submerged. The onions marinate in the refrigerator for at least one to two days, enough time to soften slightly while absorbing the sweet-and-sour flavors.
The resulting pickled onions carry a crisp texture balanced by the warmth of peppercorns and the gentle sweetness from sugar. They can be used to add a bright, acidic accent to salads, sandwiches, tacos, and grilled foods. Their quick turnaround and ease of preparation make them ready-made pantry staples for enhancing many meals.
Ingredients
- 1 red onion large
- 1 cup water lukewarm
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp peppercorns
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients for the recipe.
- Prepare the marinade for the onions by placing everything into a separate jar. Stir to combine until salt and sugar dissolve. Slice onions into half rings.
- Break them apart and place them into the jar. Pour marinade over the onions and make sure they are fully covered. Seal the jar and refrigerate.
- They're best after one or two days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 11 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 11kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 389mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 26mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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