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Quick Pickled Onions
4.7 from 22 votes

Quick Pickled Onions

Pickled onions are an ideal topping for tacos, sandwiches, pulled pork -- even your morning eggs. Always keep a jar on hand for just such an occasion.

Prep Time
5 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 19 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 medium red onion thinly sliced
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1½ teaspoons kosher salt

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl, combine the apple cider vinegar, water, sugar and kosher salt and whisk until the salt and sugar have dissolved. 
  2. Add the sliced onions to the brine and press the onions into the liquid to cover. Let rest for 60 minutes.
  3. You can use the pickled onions immediately or transfer them to a glass jar with tight fitting lid and refrigerate until ready to use.

Nutrition Information

Calories 19kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Sodium 584mg (24%) Potassium 41mg (1%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin C 1.3mg (1%) Calcium 4mg (0%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 19

% Daily Value*

Calories 19kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Sodium 584mg 24%
Potassium 41mg 1%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 1%
Calcium 4mg 0%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

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