These easy pickled red onions are delicious and versatile. Adds a tangy, slightly sweet, crunchy element to steaks, sandwiches, tacos, burrito bowls and more.
pickled red onion
Pickled red onions are super easy to make and are the perfect addition to many recipes. A tangy, flavorful condiment made by soaking thinly sliced red onions in vinegar, water, sugar, and salt to add sweetness, sourness and soften the texture. It has a unique taste that combines the natural sweetness and faint spiciness of red onions with the acidity and sourness of pickling liquid. Use as a topping for sandwiches, burgers, avocado toast, enchiladas, nachos, tacos, salads and grain bowls. If you love onions, don’t miss my Hot Dog Onion!
pickled onions
- onion: Peel and cut 1 medium red onion into rings.
- Pickling liquid: apple cider vinegar and water
- sweetener: cane sugar or maple syrup
- salt: You will need 1 teaspoon of kosher salt.
- bay leaves for flavor
How to make pickled red onions
- boil Place the vinegar, water, sugar and salt in a small saucepan until the sugar dissolves.
- nice: Place the onion with the bay leaf in a heatproof bowl, pour over the liquid, and let cool. Then transfer to a glass mason jar, cover and chill in the refrigerator overnight.
- Quick pickle of onions: If you need it right away, let the onions cool for 30 minutes to an hour before eating. The flavor is slightly stronger than an overnight soak, but still delicious.
How to use pickled red onions
Pickled red onions are a versatile condiment that can add flavor and color to a wide variety of dishes. It is eaten in many cuisines, including Mexican, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean. Here are some ideas for using pickled onions. The possibilities are endless.
How long do pickled red onions keep?
Pickled onions usually keep for several weeks when stored in the refrigerator. The longer you leave it, the softer it becomes and the stronger the flavor. If you prefer a milder taste, rinse lightly with cold water before eating.
Can you pickle red onions without using white vinegar?
Yes, you can use any vinegar you like. You can change the taste. I chose apple cider for this pickled red onion recipe, but you can try a slightly different profile with other options like white vinegar, red wine vinegar, and rice wine vinegar.
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yield: 8 one person
Serving size: 1 Recipe /8th
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Place vinegar, water, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan and heat until boiling and sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes.
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Transfer the onions along with the bay leaves to a heatproof bowl and pour the liquid over the onions.
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Allow to cool, then transfer to a glass jar and refrigerate overnight. how to make onions quickly, can be left for about 30 minutes to 1 hour. The onions are a little less flavorful than the ones left overnight, but they are still delicious.
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Onions can be stored for at least two weeks.
Provided by: 1 Recipe /8th, calorie: 16 kcal, carbohydrates: 3.5 g, protein: 0.5 g, sodium: 38.5 mg, fiber: 0.5 g, sugar: 2.5 g
