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Our Favorite Pickled Red Onion

Our favorite recipe for quick and easy pickled red onions. They're beautiful, delicious and will magically transform ordinary food to extraordinary!

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 16 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 medium-size red onions
  • 1 ⅓ cups of rice vinegar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt

Instructions

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  1. Cut a thin slice off of the top and bottom of each onion. Cut onions in half from top to bottom and remove skin.
  2. Lay each half, cut side down and slice thinly.
  3. Pack onions into a quart-size jar with a wide opening.
  4. Add vinegar, water, sugar and salt. Cover tightly and shake well.
  5. Allow mixture to sit at room temp for 1-2 hours. Shake the jar every now and then to distribute brine.
  6. Refrigerate for 8-12 hours or until onions turn a bright pink color. Drain well and return to jar.

Notes

  • See Café Tips above for more detailed instructions and tips.

Nutrition Information

Calories 16kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 195mg (8%) Potassium 27mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin C 1.3mg (1%) Calcium 5mg (1%) Iron 0mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 16

% Daily Value*

Calories 16kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 195mg 8%
Potassium 27mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 1%
Calcium 5mg 1%
Iron 0mg 0%

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