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Published: Dec 2, 2020 by Libby Bloom · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment · 396 words. · About 2 minutes to read this article.

Pickled Red Onions

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Pickled red onions - quick to make, tangy and delicious. Add pickled red onions to tacos, sandwiches, savory breakfast foods and more.

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Pickled Red Onion

Quick to make, tangy and delicious. Add pickled red onions to tacos, sandwiches, savory breakfast foods and more.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Resting time: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Author: The Crooked Carrot

Ingredients

  • 1 onion, large (or two small) around 12-16 ounces
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1-2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
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Instructions

  • In a small pot, combine water, vinegar, sugar and salt and heat until dissolved. You can also combine in a microwave-safe bowl and heat until the sugar and salt are dissolved. Add in any other seasonings.
  • Place sliced onions in a medium bowl, quart-sized jar or split between two pint jars. Pour pickling liquid over the onions and either stir or seal the lid and gently shake.
  • Let onions marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 2 weeks.

Equipment

  • Stainless Steel Pot
  • 8-oz Mason Jars

Notes

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PREP AHEAD: Though they can be used right away, I actually recommend making these pickled onions in advance as the flavors meld together after resting for a bit. 
LEFTOVERS/STORAGE: Serve immediately, or refrigerate in a sealed container (like a mason jar affiliate) for up to 2 weeks.
NUTRITION NOTES: Onions provide loads of flavor as well as fiber and antioxidants such as anthocyanins. 
FOOD WASTE NOTES: Save the onion skins to make stock. Reuse your pickling liquid to pickle something else!
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Add pickled red onions to tacos, sandwiches, savory breakfast foods and more.

Nutrition

Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1758mg | Potassium: 168mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
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🧅 Ingredients

Red onion - technically you can use other varieties of onions. 1 large or two small - between 12-16 ounces or 340 - 450 grams.

Vinegar - Apple cider vinegar is milder and sweeter than other vinegars, but white vinegar, white wine vinegar, or even red wine vinegar work well too. Don’t use balsamic vinegar or malt vinegar. 

Sugar - white sugar is traditional, but feel free to experiment with other sweeteners.

Salt - sea salt or kosher salt work great

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🧂Flavor variations

Add garlic and peppercorns. Make it spicy with jalapenos or red pepper flakes. Or experiment with whole coriander, cumin seeds, fennel seed, juniper berries, allspice, caraway, celery or even star anise!

jar of pickled red onions with raw red onions

🍽 Serving Suggestions

Use these pickled red onions in tacos, sandwiches, savory breakfast foods and more.

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