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How to Make Pickled Red Onions


  • Author: kecha

Description

These quick pickled red onions are tangy, crisp, and ready in just minutes. Perfect for topping tacos, sandwiches, salads, and more — they add a beautiful color and zingy flavor to any dish!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 large red onion, thinly sliced

  • ½ cup white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)

  • 1 cup hot water

  • 1 tablespoon sugar

  • 1½ teaspoons salt


Instructions

  • Slice the Onion
    Peel and thinly slice the red onion into rings or half-moons.

  • Make the Brine
    In a jar or bowl, combine hot water, vinegar, sugar, and salt. Stir until dissolved.

  • Add Onions
    Place the sliced onions into a clean glass jar. Pour the brine over the onions until fully submerged.

  • Let It Sit
    Let the onions rest at room temperature for 30–60 minutes. For the best flavor, refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

  • Store
    Cover and store in the fridge for up to 2–3 weeks.

Notes

  • You can swap white vinegar for apple cider, red wine, or rice vinegar.

  • Add extra flavor with peppercorns, garlic, bay leaf, or chili flakes.

  • Ideal for avocado toast, grain bowls, BBQ sandwiches, tacos, and burgers.

  • Turns a vibrant pink naturally from the vinegar reaction!