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How to Make Pickled Red Onions
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How to Make Pickled Red Onions

Learn how to make Pickled Red Onions and customize the pickling juice several different ways. Pickled Red Onions add a punch of flavor to any dish!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Cooling Time
12 hrs
Total Time
12 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 1 pint sized jar
Calories: 273 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Pickled Red Onions
  • 1 red onion
  • 1 1/2 cups white vinegar distilled
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon salt
Optional Flavorings (Pick one or mix and match)
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns whole
  • 1 teaspoon allspice whole
  • 2 prigs rosemary fresh
  • 2 prigs thyme fresh
  • 1 small hot red pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoons cumin seeds whole

Instructions

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  1. Peel and slice red onion into thin slices. Place into a pint sized mason jar, or other glass, plastic, or ceramic container with a sealable lid.
  2. In a small saucepan stir together vinegar, sugar, and salt. Add in 1 or more additional optional flavorings as desired. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
  3. Pour mixture over onions in jar until full. Place the lid on and let cool to room temperature.
  4. Place the lid on to seal and refrigerate. Let them sit and pickle for at least 12 hours before using.

Notes

  • This recipe as written will yield 1 pint-sized mason jar. These will stay good in the refrigerator for between 2 and 6 months. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 273kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 1g (2%) Sodium 7003mg (292%) Potassium 487mg (10%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 31g (62%) Vitamin A 580IU (12%) Vitamin C 80.8mg (90%) Calcium 135mg (14%) Iron 3.2mg (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1 pint sized jar

Amount Per Serving

Calories 273

% Daily Value*

Calories 273kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 1g 2%
Sodium 7003mg 292%
Potassium 487mg 10%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 31g 62%
Vitamin A 580IU 12%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 90%
Calcium 135mg 14%
Iron 3.2mg 18%

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