Pickled Onions
Add a zesty pop of flavor to your meals with these quick and easy pickled onions! Made with crisp red onions, tangy white vinegar, and a hint of sweetness from granulated sugar, this recipe is a simple yet flavorful way to elevate tacos, salads, burgers, and more. The optional additions of garlic, bay leaf, and peppercorns lend a subtle complexity to the brine, while a short prep time of just 10 minutes makes this an ideal recipe for busy home cooks. Stored in the refrigerator, these vibrant homemade pickled onions develop deeper flavors over time and can last up to two weeks. Perfect for meal prep or entertaining, this versatile condiment is sure to become a kitchen staple!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized red onions
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 1 optional garlic clove
- 1 optional bay leaf
Instructions
Peel and thinly slice the red onions into rings or half-moons, depending on your preference.
In a medium saucepan, combine white vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar and salt dissolve (about 3-5 minutes).
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the vinegar mixture cool slightly.
In a clean, heatproof jar or container, layer the sliced onions along with the optional garlic clove, peppercorns, and bay leaf. These additions will enhance the flavor of your pickled onions.
Carefully pour the warm vinegar mixture over the onions until they are fully submerged. Use a spoon to press the onions down if needed.
Allow the onions to cool completely at room temperature, then seal the container with a lid and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. The onions will develop a stronger flavor the longer they sit, and they can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
270 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2384 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.2 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.0 g | ||
| Protein | 3.9 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 118 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 661 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
