Quick Pickled Sweet Onions
Elevate your meals with these Quick Pickled Sweet Onions—an irresistible blend of tangy, lightly sweet, and subtly spiced flavors that come together in just 10 minutes of prep time! Perfectly balanced with white vinegar, a touch of sugar, and a hint of heat from optional red pepper flakes, this no-cook pickling recipe transforms crisp sweet onions into a vibrant, zesty condiment. Featuring simple pantry staples and a single garlic clove for added depth, these pickled onions are ready to enjoy in as little as an hour but develop their bold, crave-worthy taste after a day. Use them to brighten up tacos, sandwiches, charcuterie boards, or salads. With their convenient two-week fridge life, these tangy onions are an effortless way to add gourmet flair to your meals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet onions
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon peppercorns
- 1 whole garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Peel and thinly slice the sweet onions into rings or half-moons, depending on your preference.
In a medium saucepan, combine white vinegar, water, granulated sugar, and salt. Stir the mixture over medium heat until the sugar and salt dissolve completely, about 2 minutes. Do not let it boil.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the peppercorns, whole garlic clove, and crushed red pepper flakes, if using.
Place the sliced onions into a clean mason jar or heatproof container.
Carefully pour the warm pickling liquid over the onions, making sure all the slices are fully submerged. Use a spoon to press the onions down if needed.
Let the mixture cool to room temperature, about 20-30 minutes. Once cooled, seal the jar and refrigerate.
The onions will be ready to eat after 1 hour but develop a more robust flavor after 24 hours. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
272 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2386 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.3 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.2 g | ||
| Protein | 3.9 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 116 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 669 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.
