Pickled red onions are the perfect tanging topping to so many dishes. Gyros, tacos, salads, sandwiches, you name it! You’ll never buy a jar of pickled onions at the store again after learning this quick and easy recipe.
Why You’ll Love These Pickled Red Onions
This quick pickled red onion recipe only uses four ingredients that are probably already in your pantry. Once you learn how easy and delicious homemade pickled onions are, there is no reason to buy a jar from the store ever again. These onions add brightness to any recipe, not only in their flavor but with their pretty, bold color
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All the dishes I love topping with pickled red onions:
- tacos, burritos, and fajitas
- gyros and hummus plates
- salads and bowls
- sandwiches and wraps
- burgers
The possibilities are endless. Let us know what you end up using this awesome pickled onions recipe on!
Quick and Easy Pickled Red Onions Recipe
- Red Onions – I use a medium red onion but if you use a large onion, you may need to use two jars as they won’t all fit.
- Sugar and Salt – sweet and salty, perfect for pickling.
- Apple Cider Vinegar – Use apple cider vinegar, I promise. I’ve used other vinegars before and they never taste as good as using ACV.
- Garlic – I love adding a hint of garlic to this recipe so go ahead and peal a couple cloves and pop them in the jar with the onions.
Tools You’ll Need
- A Mandoline Slicer – A mandoline slicer is the best way to slice onions. It’s safer, faster, and your eyes won’t water from cutting onions as much!
- A Small Saucepan – We’re only boiling one cup of water, so a 1.5-quart saucepan is all you’ll need.
- Mason Jars – Mason jars are very important to this recipe. You’ll need the air-tight lid to keep the pickled onions fresh.
Easy Pickled Red Onions
Course: Sauces, Dressings, and MoreDifficulty: Easy10
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hourThis quick and easy pickled red onion recipe will no doubt be a crowd favorite.
Ingredients
1 red onion
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1 cup water
1-1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 cloves of garlic (optional)
Directions
- Slice the red onion thinly. A mandolin makes this step even easier and ensures even slices. Place red onion in a mason jar along with 2 cloves of garlic.
- In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. While the water is boiling, combine apple cider vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl.
- Once the water is boiling, turn off the heat and add the apple cider mixture. Stir until sugar and salt are dissolved. Pour hot apple cider vinegar mixture over the red onions in the mason jar.
- Let rest on the counter for one hour, then put the cap on the mason jar and refrigerate. Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
