Pickled Red Onions
Quick & Easy Pickled Red Onion Recipe
Servings: 8 servings
EQUIPMENT
- pot
- measuring cups
- knife or mandolin
Ingredients
- 1 red onion, large, thinly sliced
- 1 cup white vinegar, apple cider vinegar (with the “mother”)
- 1 cup filtered water
- 3 tbsp sugar , (optional but helps balance flavor)
- 1 tbsp sea salt
Instructions
- Slice & pack: Thinly slice the red onion and pack into a clean glass jar or glass container.
- Make the brine: In a small saucepan, heat the vinegar, water, salt, and sweetener. Heat until the salt dissolves and small bubbles form. Remove from heat, before it's about to boil.
- Pour & cool: Pour the hot brine over the onions until fully submerged.
- Chill: Let sit at room temp for 30-45 mins until room temp, then refrigerate. They’ll be ready to eat in 2-3 hours, but they're best after 24-48 hours!
NOTES
Use these delicious onions on top of eggs, salads, mains, or anything you'd like to add a burst of fresh flavor to
Nutrition
Serving: 2tbsp | Calories: 10kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.01g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 875mg | Potassium: 21mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 0.3IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.05mg
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