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A jar of quick pickled red onions.
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Quick Pickled Red Onions

A jar of these pickled red onions is one of the easiest ways to instantly upgrade a meal! They’re tangy, slightly sweet, and extra punchy. Watch the video below to see how I make this in my kitchen!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Seasoning
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pickled Red Onion
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Lisa Bryan

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 medium red onion
  • ½ cup hot water (it does not need to be boiling hot)
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • Optional flavor boosters (see above)
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Instructions

  • Slice. Thinly slice the onion with a knife or mandoline, then place in a 16-ounce jar. Add any optional flavor boosters.
    Slicing red onions with a mandoline.
  • Stir. In a measuring cup, stir together the water, vinegar, honey, and salt.
    Making the brine for pickled red onions in a cup.
  • Store. Carefully pour the brine into the jar over the onions. Cover with a lid and refrigerate. They'll be ready to eat after about an hour in the fridge (they'll be vibrant pink), and will keep for 2 to 3 weeks in the fridge.
    Making quick pickled onions in a jar.

Video

Notes

  • Storage tip: Once they’re done pickling, they’ll stay good for 2 to 3 weeks in the fridge. The perfect meal prep ingredient to have on hand!

Nutrition

Calories: 17kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.01g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 438mg | Potassium: 32mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 0.3IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg