Pickled Red Onions are tangy, sweet, and add flavor to salads, tacos, sandwiches, bowls, and more. They are easy to make at home, you only need 5 ingredients! We ALWAYS have a jar in the refrigerator!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
30 minutesmins
Total Time35 minutesmins
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: onion
Servings: 8
Calories: 16kcal
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Ingredients
1large red onion
3/4cupapple cider vinegar
1/2cuphot water
1 to 2tablespoonsgranulated sugar,can use honey or pure maple syrup
1teaspoonkosher salt
Instructions
To slice the onion, cut it in half to create half-moons. Use a very sharp knife or mandoline to create uniform, thin slices. You want the slices to be about 1/8-inch thick.
In a medium jar or bowl, combine the vinegar, warm water, sugar, and salt. Stir until sugar and salt dissolve.
Add the red onion slices and stir, making sure the onion is covered. Let sit for 30 minutes at room temperature.
Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator in a sealed jar or container for up to 3 weeks.
Notes
Keep pickled red onions in a jar or air tight container in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.