Quick Pickled Red Onion
Transform your meals with this **Quick Pickled Red Onion recipe**, a fuss-free way to add a burst of tangy flavor and vibrant color to your dishes in just over an hour. Featuring a flavorful brine made with **white vinegar, sugar, and aromatic spices like bay leaf and peppercorns**, this easy pickling method ensures perfectly crisp, tangy onions every time. With a prep time of only 15 minutes, these pickled onions are the perfect topping for tacos, burgers, salads, and more, offering a delightful balance of sweetness and acidity. Plus, they’re fridge-friendly for up to two weeks, making them a convenient staple for your homemade condiment collection. Whether you’re a pickling pro or a culinary newbie, this recipe is sure to become a favorite for adding quick, delicious flair to your meals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large Red onion
- 240 ml White vinegar
- 240 ml Water
- 50 g Sugar
- 15 g Salt
- 10 Black peppercorns
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 Bay leaf
Instructions
Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Aim for very thin slices, around 1/8 inch thick, to ensure they pickle quickly and evenly.
In a medium saucepan, combine the white vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Add the black peppercorns, smashed garlic clove, and bay leaf.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Stir occasionally until the sugar and salt are completely dissolved.
Remove the pan from heat and let the brine cool for about 5 minutes.
Place the sliced red onions into a clean, heatproof glass jar or container with a tight-fitting lid.
Carefully pour the warm brine over the onions, ensuring they are completely submerged.
Let the mixture cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes, then close the lid tightly and refrigerate.
Allow the onions to pickle for at least 1 hour, but they will reach their peak flavor after 24 hours.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks and enjoy as a tangy addition to your meals.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
40 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 731 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.2 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.1 g | ||
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 24 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 72 mg | 2% | |
*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.
