Quick Pickled Red Onions
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My recipe for quick pickled red onions. It works well as a topping for sandwiches, burgers, salads, and more! Hope you enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
A small red onion (100g) contains 8.1 mg of vitamin C or 9% of the daily value (based on 2,000 calories).
Compared to a small white onion (100g), the same-sized red onion contains 1 g more fiber at 2.2 g compared to 1.2 g.
Vinegar is low in calories - distilled vinegar, apple cider vinegar, and red wine vinegar contain ~3 kcals per tablespoon.
(All facts sourced from USDA database: https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/)
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Quick Pickled Red Onions
Makes 6.5oz | Serves 12
Equipment:
18 oz jar
Saucepan
Ingredients:
1 large red onion (6.5 oz)
1 tbsp peppercorns
1 cup water
1 cup distilled white vinegar
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 1/2 tbsp kosher salt
1 1/2 tbsp sugar
Directions:
Preparing Onion:
Slice onion into strips that are approximately 1/4” thick or to your preference.
Separate onions into individual strips if stuck together.
Add peppercorns to a jar and then pack onions in loosely. Set aside and prepare brine.
Preparing Brine:
In a small saucepan set to medium-low heat, add vinegar, water, sugar, and salt.
Let come to a simmer until sugar and salt dissolve. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
Once cooled, pour the brine over the onions until covered completely. Onions can be eaten when desired but are pickled in 24 hours (or less).
Notes:
Quick pickled onions can be stored on the countertop or fridge for several months (recommend no longer than 3 months on the countertop). Use a clean, non-metal utensil to remove onions from jar.
Adjust vinegar, salt, and sugar amounts to your taste if preferred.
Other foods can be pickled using this recipe, including beets and radishes.
