Description
These quick pickled red onions bring a crisp bite and zesty flair to any meal. Whether on tacos, burgers, or salads, they’re your go-to flavor booster in under an hour.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
- 1 cup vinegar (apple cider or white vinegar recommended)
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons sugar (or honey/agave syrup)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon peppercorns (optional)
- 1–2 garlic cloves, smashed
Instructions
- In a jar or bowl, stir together vinegar, water, sugar, and salt until fully dissolved to create the brine.
- Add the sliced red onions and garlic, pressing them down to submerge completely in the brine.
- If desired, add peppercorns or red pepper flakes. Cover and let sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, or refrigerate for an hour for a more intense flavor.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Store in the fridge and enjoy within a week.
Notes
For a refined flavor, allow the onions to marinate longer. Avoid cutting thick slices; they won’t soak up the brine as well. Salt is essential for flavor and preservation, so don’t skip it!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Universal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 5
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pickled onions, quick pickle, red onion, topping, condiment