Description
These Delicious Pickled Onions are quick and easy to make, offering a tangy and crisp burst of flavor that’s perfect for adding to salads, tacos, sandwiches, or any dish that needs a zingy touch. Made with simple ingredients, they’re ready in no time and last up to 2 weeks in the fridge.
Ingredients
- 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ¼ tsp whole black peppercorns
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the apple cider vinegar, water, salt, and sugar. Stir well until the sugar and salt are dissolved. Set aside.
- Add the thinly sliced red onion, bay leaf, and peppercorns into a clean jar.
- Pour the vinegar mixture over the onions, ensuring the slices are fully submerged.
- You can either heat the vinegar mixture until warm or pour it directly into the jar for a quicker pickle.
- Seal the jar and refrigerate. Let the onions sit for at least a few hours, though they will develop more flavor after 1-2 days.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- These pickled onions are perfect for topping tacos, burgers, salads, or even adding to charcuterie boards.
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a few cloves of garlic to the jar.
- If you prefer a milder pickle, reduce the amount of vinegar or sugar slightly.
- These onions will last for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook, Pickling
- Cuisine: American, Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 10
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
