Description
Pickled red onions are a tangy, vibrant condiment that transforms any dish with their sweet-tart crunch. Perfect for tacos, salads, and sandwiches, they add a delightful burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp peppercorns (optional)
Instructions
- Thinly slice the red onion to about 1/8-inch thick using a sharp knife or mandoline.
- In a medium pot, combine white vinegar, sugar, salt, and optional spices. Heat over medium until the sugar fully dissolves (about 1-2 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in the sliced onions until they are well-coated in the brine.
- Transfer the onions to clean jars, pouring the remaining brine over them until fully submerged.
- Let cool at room temperature, then seal and refrigerate for at least one hour before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Condiments
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg