Quick Pickled Red Onions
Brighten up your dishes with this simple yet flavorful *Quick Pickled Red Onions* recipe! Ready in just 15 minutes, these tangy, slightly sweet onions are infused with the aromatic flavors of garlic, black peppercorns, and a subtle hint of bay leaf. Perfect for tacos, burgers, salads, or grain bowls, this versatile condiment adds a vibrant crunch and pop of color to any dish. Made with pantry staples like white vinegar, sugar, and salt, this easy-to-follow recipe is ideal for beginners and can be stored in the fridge for up to two weeks, making it a quick and convenient addition to your weekly meal prep. Whether you're spicing up dinner or hosting guests, these quick pickles are sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large red onions
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 1 large garlic clove
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
Peel and thinly slice the red onions into rounds. Set them aside.
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the white vinegar, water, granulated sugar, and salt.
Over medium heat, bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar and salt fully dissolve.
Once the mixture is simmering, remove it from the heat.
Carefully add the black peppercorns, sliced garlic clove, and bay leaf to the hot brine.
In a clean, heat-proof jar, place the sliced red onions.
Pour the hot brine over the onions, making sure they are completely submerged.
Let the jars sit at room temperature until cool.
Once cooled, cover the jars with a lid and refrigerate them.
For best flavor, let the onions pickle for at least 1 hour before serving.
The pickled red onions can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
313 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 7108 mg | 309% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.2 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.6 g | ||
| Protein | 5.1 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 145 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 815 mg | 17% | |
*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.
