Pink Onions
Transform your dishes with these quick and easy homemade Pink Onions—a vibrant, tangy condiment that elevates everything from tacos to salads. Thinly sliced red onions are pickled in a zesty brine of white vinegar, sugar, and aromatic spices like bay leaf and black peppercorns, with optional garlic and chili flakes for extra depth and heat. Prepared in just 15 minutes with minimal effort, these pickled pink onions are the perfect make-ahead addition to brighten up any meal. Whether you're topping a sandwich, garnishing a charcuterie board, or adding a pop of color to your favorite bowl, these crisp, flavorful onions are a refrigerator staple you'll come back to again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium red onion
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 0.5 cup water
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 small garlic cloves (optional)
- 1 whole bay leaf
- 0.25 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
Peel and thinly slice the red onions into rings or half-moons, depending on your preference. Set aside.
In a small saucepan, combine the white vinegar, water, granulated sugar, kosher salt, black peppercorns, garlic (if using), bay leaf, and red chili flakes (if using).
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar and salt are completely dissolved. Once the liquid begins to simmer, remove it from the heat.
Place the sliced onions in a clean, heatproof jar or bowl. Pour the hot vinegar mixture over the onions, making sure they are fully submerged.
Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, then cover the jar or bowl tightly with a lid or plastic wrap.
Refrigerate the onions for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. For best results, let them sit for a few hours or overnight.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container. Serve as a tangy topping or side dish as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
252 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 610 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.8 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.2 g | ||
| Protein | 3.3 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 97 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 590 mg | 13% | |
*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.
