5 from 102 votes
Quick Pickled Red Onions
Quick Pickled Red Onions are thinly sliced onions immersed in a hot brine of apple cider vinegar, water, honey, and kosher salt, which infuses them with tangy sweetness. After about an hour in the refrigerator, they develop a vibrant color and balanced flavor, making a crisp and bright condiment that lasts 2 to 3 weeks refrigerated.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
17 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 red onion medium
- ½ cup water hot; it does not need to be boiling hot
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- Optional flavor boosters (see above)
Instructions
- Thinly slice the onion with a knife or mandoline, then place in a 16-ounce jar. Add any optional flavor boosters.
- In a measuring cup, stir together the water, vinegar, honey, and salt.
- Carefully pour the brine into the jar over the onions. Cover with a lid and refrigerate. They'll be ready to eat after about an hour in the fridge (they'll be vibrant pink), and will keep for 2 to 3 weeks in the fridge.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
17kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
438mg
(18%)
Potassium
32mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
5mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 17
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 17kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 438mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 32mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.