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How to Make Pickled Red Onions

A batch of quick-pickled red onions can be made with just about any variety of vinegar sitting in your pantry and is ready to eat in just a few minutes.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 12 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 medium red onion
  • 1 cup hot water
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ½ cup white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

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  1. Peel and thinly slice the red onion In rings and pack in a 1-pint jar or add to a bowl.
  2. Whisk the vinegars, sugar, and salt in the hot water until the sugar dissolves. Pour over the red onion, pushing the onions down so they are covered by the brine. Allow to sit for 30 minutes up to overnight. The longer the brine time the softer and more flavorful the onions will become. Pickled onions will last In the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

Notes

  • Use any combination of clear vinegars you have on hand, such as:
  • Onions will last in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. 
  • Apple cider vinegar
  • Distilled white vinegar
  • Rice wine vinegar
  • Champagne vinegar
  • White balsamic vinegar

Nutrition Information

Calories 12kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 99mg (4%) Potassium 21mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 2mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 12

% Daily Value*

Calories 12kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 99mg 4%
Potassium 21mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 2mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.