Pickled Red Onions
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Pickled Red Onions
Description
Pickled Red Onions prepared here involve thinly slicing a medium red onion and briefly rinsing if strong to mellow their sharpness. They are then boiled in a mixture of water, apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, and kosher salt for one minute before being cooled and refrigerated. The pickling liquid penetrates the onion slices to provide a balance of acidity, sweetness, and saltiness.
The result is a pleasantly tangy yet mild onion with a slightly crunchy texture that can enhance tacos, sandwiches, salads, or grilled dishes. The use of kosher salt ensures the right seasoning level; if substituting table salt, the quantity should be adjusted.
The pickled onions keep in the fridge for up to one month when stored in jars. After the onions are used, the leftover pickling liquid can be combined with olive oil for a homemade salad dressing or be added to marinades.
Ingredients
- 1 medium red onion thinly sliced
- ¾ cup water
- ⅔ cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
Instructions
- Very thinly slice the onion.
- Optional: If your onion is very strong, place in a strainer and rinse under hot water 1 minute, tossing as you rinse.
- Bring water, cider vinegar, sugar, and salt to a boil. Add onion and boil 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and cover with a lid. Let sit 20 minutes.
- Place into jars and refrigerate at least 24 hours or up to 1 month.
Notes
- Use kosher or coarse salt for proper seasoning; reduce quantity if substituting table salt.
- Re-purpose old sauce jars to store pickled onions safely in the fridge.
- After the onions are used, mix leftover pickling liquid with olive oil for a quick salad dressing or add to marinades.
- Store onions refrigerated for up to one month to maintain quality and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 22 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 22 | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 80mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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