Pickled Red Onions Recipe
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Pickled Red Onions Recipe
Description
This recipe starts by slicing a large red onion thinly, either as rings or julienne strips, according to preference. The pickling liquid is prepared by whisking together red wine vinegar, water, sugar, and sea salt until fully dissolved. The sliced onions are placed in sterilized glass jars, then submerged in the brine. After sealing, the onions chill in the refrigerator, developing a crisp texture and balanced sharpness within one hour.
The pickled onions bring a bright acidity with gentle sweetness and saltiness, enhancing the flavor of various meals. Keeping them refrigerated allows the flavors to intensify over several weeks. They are easy to prepare ahead and add color and zest to dishes like tacos, burgers, salads, and grilled meats.
Ensure jars are thoroughly sterilized to maintain freshness and safety. The onions will keep well for 4 to 6 weeks in the refrigerator but are not suitable for freezing. For best taste, wait a full 24 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld fully.
Ingredients
- 1 onion red, large, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 ½ cups red wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt sea salt
Instructions
- Start by slicing the onions in whichever manner that you’d like. I prefer thin rings, but occasionally will thinly julienne them as well.
- Add the prepared onions to two clean and sterilized 16-ounce glass mason jars.
- In a medium-size bowl, whisk together the water, vinegar, salt, and sugar, until everything is mixed and dissolved.
- Pour the brine solution over the onions in the jar making sure they are submerged.
- Screw on the clean and sterilized seal and lid and place them in the refrigerator for 1 hour before they are ready to serve.
Notes
- You can prepare these pickled onions up to one day in advance for best flavor development.
- Store sealed jars in the refrigerator for 4 to 6 weeks; do not freeze.
- The flavor intensifies the longer the onions sit, ideally waiting at least 24 hours before eating.
- Ensure jars and lids are sterilized before use to maintain quality and safety.
- Adjust the amount of onions depending on jar size to keep them fully submerged in the brine.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 14 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 14kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.02g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Sodium | 219mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 6mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.03g | 0% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0.04IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.04mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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