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Quick Pickled Red Onions
Quick Pickled Red Onions are thinly sliced onions soaked in a tangy brine of apple cider vinegar, hot water, sugar, and kosher salt. After 30 minutes at room temperature, they develop a crisp yet slightly softened texture and bright acidic flavor. They add a refreshing, sharp contrast to sandwiches, tacos, salads, or grilled dishes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
16 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American, Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 red onion large
- 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup water hot
- 1 to 2 tablespoons granulated sugar can use honey or pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- To slice the onion, cut it in half to create half-moons. Use a very sharp knife or mandoline to create uniform, thin slices. You want the slices to be about 1/8-inch thick.
- In a medium jar or bowl, combine the vinegar, warm water, sugar, and salt. Stir until sugar and salt dissolve.
- Add the red onion slices and stir, making sure the onion is covered. Let sit for 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator in a sealed jar or container for up to 3 weeks.
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Notes
- Store the pickled red onions in a sealed jar or airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three weeks to keep them fresh and tangy.
- Use a very sharp knife or a mandoline to achieve thin, uniform 1/8-inch slices for consistent texture and easy pickling.
- The longer the onions sit in the brine, the more mellow and flavorful they become, but they also retain crunch if not left too long.
Nutrition Information
Calories
16kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
0.5g
(1%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Sodium
292mg
(12%)
Potassium
37mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
5mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 16
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 16kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.5g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 292mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 37mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| 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.