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Quick Pickled Red Onions

You only need 10 minutes to prepare these sweet, tangy and zesty Quick Pickled Red Onions. They're a perfect addition to so many different dishes!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 2 cups total
Calories: 4 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 large red onion, thinly sliced (or 2 small red onions)
  • 1 cup water
  • ¾ cup distilled white vinegar (or use apple cider vinegar, red wine vinegar, white wine vinegar or rice vinegar)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt

Instructions

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  1. Place sliced onion in a pint jar.
  2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring the water, vinegar, sugar and salt to a low simmer. Stir for about 1 minute, or until the sugar and salt completely dissolve in the liquid. Remove from heat and let cool for about 5 minutes.
  3. Pour the liquid over the onions. Let stand at room temperature for about 1 hour, then cover and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

  • This is a basic recipe, which is delicious as written, but can also be customized with a variety of flavors and seasonings.
  • Herbs: add a sprig or two of rosemary, oregano, thyme or dill.
  • Seasonings: such as bay leaves, a clove or two of garlic, a few peppercorns, ground allspice, dried chili, and ginger.
  • Vinegars: mix up the vinegar for slightly different flavor. Red wine vinegar, white wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar and rice vinegar all work well.
  • Sweeteners: granulated sugar is a classic ingredient, but you can play around with other sweeteners such as honey, agave, or maple syrup.
  • Mexican Pickled Red Onions: add sliced habañero peppers, jalapeño peppers, or even just a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to make the onions spicy. Use a pinch of ground cumin, oregano, allspice, or bay leaf for traditional Mexican flavor. 
  • Lemon or Lime: replace some of the vinegar with a different acid, like freshly-squeezed lemon juice or lime juice.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1tablespoon Calories 4kcal (0%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 219mg (9%) Potassium 5mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 1mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2cups total

Amount Per Serving

Calories 4

% Daily Value*

Serving 1tablespoon
Calories 4kcal 0%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 219mg 9%
Potassium 5mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 1mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%

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