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Pickled Red Onions

Recipe for pickled onions - the perfect topping for hamburgers, salads, tacos, eggs and more!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 3 pints
Calories: 228 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Brine Ingredients
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup vinegar
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
Pickle Ingredients
  • 2 pounds Red Onions
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons peppercorns
  • 3 bay leaves

Instructions

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  1. To make brine: Combine water, vinegar, sugar and salt in a saucepot and simmer over low heat, stirring often, until the salt and sugar have dissolved. Set aside until ready to use. 
  2. Trim the onions and slice into thin strips.
  3. Toss onions with 1 ¾ tsp kosher salt and allow to sit for about 30 minutes, then rinse.
  4. Evenly distribute the peppercorns and bay leaves between the pint jars. 
  5. Add about 1/2 lb of sliced onions to each jar. Gently press down with tongs to make sure everything is loosely packed.
  6. Cover with brine, leaving about ½ inch of headspace. Make sure your brine is hot when you pour it over the onions.
  7. Let the jars return to room temperature, put the lids on, and store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. The longer they sit the more they’ll pickle.

Notes

  • You will also need: 3 pint-sized 3 piece mason jars, wide mouth funnel, canning pot, round rack that will fit into the bottom of your canning pot, jar lifter, small saucepan, magnetic lid lift (optional), tongs, a few clean kitchen towels
  • Gluten Free Note: If you're making these pickles gluten free, make sure your vinegar is certified gluten free. If you can't find a GF white vinegar feel free to sub apple cider vinegar.
  • Gluten Free Note:
  • If you're making these pickles gluten free, make sure your vinegar is certified gluten free. If you can't find a GF white vinegar feel free to sub apple cider vinegar.

Nutrition Information

Calories 228kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 3g (6%) Sodium 9518mg (397%) Potassium 470mg (13%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 35g (70%) Vitamin C 22.4mg (25%) Calcium 94mg (9%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3pints

Amount Per Serving

Calories 228

% Daily Value*

Calories 228kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 51g 17%
Protein 3g 6%
Sodium 9518mg 397%
Potassium 470mg 10%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 35g 70%
Vitamin C 22.4mg 25%
Calcium 94mg 9%
Iron 0.9mg 5%

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