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Quick Pickled Red Onions Recipe

This quick pickled red onions recipe is perfect for adding big flavor to anything from sandwiches, tacos, grilled meats and more. They're so easy to make!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 14 kcal
Course: Main Course , Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 medium sized red onion sliced (about 1 cup of sliced red onion)
  • 1/2 cup vinegar use good quality white vinegar, champagne vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon honey optional
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Optional Seasonings: See the Recipe Notes

Instructions

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  1. Add the vinegar, water, honey (if using), salt and seasonings to a pot or wide pan. Bring to a quick boil and remove from heat. Let cool slightly. The longer you let it cool, the crisper your pickled red onions will be.
  2. Add the red onions and press to submerge beneath the pickling brine.
  3. Transfer to a container and seal. Use as desired.

Notes

  • Makes about 1 cup of pickled red onions.
  • Optional Seasonings. Add 1-2 tablespoons of your favorite seasonings for new flavors. Consider Mexican Pickled Red Onions with chili powders, garlic, cumin and Mexican oregano. Consider Cajun Pickled Red Onions with your favorite Cajun seasoning blend. Feel free to experiment. Use your favorites.
  • Crisp Pickled Red Onions. The heat from the pickling brine will soften the onions more, so if you are seeking pickled red onions that are more crispy, cool the brine longer. If you prefer softer onions, add the red onions immediately to the hot pickling brine.

Nutrition Information

Calories 14kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 293mg (12%) Potassium 29mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 5mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 14

% Daily Value*

Calories 14kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 293mg 12%
Potassium 29mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 5mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

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