Description
Quick Pickled Red Onions are the perfect way to add a vibrant and tangy touch to your meals. These zesty, crunchy onions are incredibly easy to make and can elevate everything from tacos and sandwiches to salads and grilled dishes. In just a few simple steps, you can create a jar of these flavorful pickles that will last for weeks in your fridge. With their bright color and bold flavor, Quick Pickled Red Onions will impress your guests at barbecues or enhance your daily meals effortlessly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large red onion, sliced (about 2 cups)
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup vinegar (white distilled or your choice)
- 1 ½ tablespoons sugar or other sweetener
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Pack the sliced red onion tightly into a pint jar.
- In a separate bowl, combine water, vinegar, sugar, and salt. Heat until dissolved.
- Pour the brine over the onions in the jar, ensuring they are fully submerged.
- Allow the onions to sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes; refrigerate after.
- Enjoy immediately or let them marinate in the fridge for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 15g
- Calories: 6
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 116mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg