Pink Pickled Onions
Transform your meals with the irresistible tang and vibrant hue of homemade Pink Pickled Onions! This quick and easy recipe requires just 10 minutes of prep time and delivers a versatile condiment brimming with flavor. Thinly sliced red onions are steeped in a fragrant mixture of white vinegar, sugar, salt, black peppercorns, and a hint of crushed red pepper flakes, creating a harmonious blend of sweet, salty, and subtly spicy notes. The striking pink color adds an eye-catching pop to everything from tacos and burgers to salads and grain bowls. Perfect for meal prep, these pickled onions refrigerate beautifully, offering bold flavor for up to two weeks. Whether you're elevating your next picnic or adding a gourmet touch to casual dinners, this simple recipe is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium red onions
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
Peel the red onions and slice them thinly into rings or half-moons, about 1/8-inch thick.
In a medium saucepan, combine the white vinegar, water, granulated sugar, and salt.
Add the whole black peppercorns and crushed red pepper flakes to the saucepan.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar and salt.
Once boiling, remove the saucepan from heat.
Place the sliced onions in a clean, heatproof glass jar or bowl.
Carefully pour the hot vinegar mixture over the onions, ensuring they are fully submerged.
Allow the onions to cool at room temperature before sealing the jar or covering the bowl.
For the best flavor, refrigerate the pickled onions for at least an hour before serving.
Store the pickled onions in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
265 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% 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 | 55.0 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.0 g | ||
| Protein | 3.7 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 111 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 648 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.
