How to Make Pickled Red Onions - A Step-by-Step Guide

Adding a pop of vibrant pink and tangy flavor to any dish, pickled red onions are a versatile and delicious addition to your culinary arsenal. Whether you're looking to spruce up your tacos, salads, sandwiches, or even just add a zesty kick to your charcuterie board, pickled red onions are an easy and satisfying condiment to have on hand.

With just a few simple ingredients and a bit of time, you can create your own batch of pickled red onions that will elevate your meals and impress y...

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Ingredients

  • 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced into half-moons
  • ¾ cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 5 black peppercorns

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 2 cups

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Pack onion slices into a sterilized 1-pint jar.
  • Combine vinegar, salt, sugar, and peppercorns together in a small saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Carefully pour brine solution over onions to fill the jar; let stand, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
  • Seal the jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake well. Refrigerate until flavor develops, at least 1 hour or up to 2 weeks, before serving. Keep refrigerated.
  • Nutrition

    8 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 133mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 1g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 6mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 21mg