Description
These quick pickled red onions are a flavorful addition to many dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large red onion
- ½ cup hot water
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar (or rice vinegar)
- 2 tablespoons sugar or honey
- 2 teaspoons salt
Instructions
- Peel and slice the onion into 1/8th inch rounds.
- Find a glass jar or airtight container that is large enough to hold the sliced onions and liquid.
- Pour the hot water into the container and stir in the sugar or honey, and salt. Stir until it dissolves. Then stir in the vinegar.
- Add the onions slices and press them down to make sure they are submerged.
- Let the onions soak and “pickle” in the liquid for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve, or cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
- For best flavor, let the onions sit in the pickling liquid for a few hours before serving.
- These pickled onions can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiments
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup