Tangy Pickled Red Onions
Elevate your meals with these vibrant pickled red onions! Their sweet-and-sour tang adds delightful crunch to tacos, salads, and sandwiches, making every bite a flavor fiesta. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, you’ll create a colorful condiment that brightens any dish. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy dinners, these pickled onions are sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 large red onion (about 250g), thinly sliced
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup filtered water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- Optional spices: 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, 1 bay leaf, or 2 garlic cloves
Instructions
- Thinly slice the red onion using a sharp knife or mandoline.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine vinegar and water. Add sugar and salt, stirring until dissolved. Include optional spices if desired.
- Once the brine simmers, pour it over the sliced onions in a clean jar until fully submerged.
- Allow to cool at room temperature before sealing tightly and refrigerating. For best flavor, let marinate for at least one hour—or overnight if possible.
- Use pickled onions as toppings for tacos, salads, or sandwiches.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15g)
- Calories: 10
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg