Easy 10-Minute Pickled Red Onions
A quick and easy recipe for pickled red onions that adds a tangy crunch to any dish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large red onion
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- Optional spices (e.g., peppercorns, garlic, bay leaf)
Instructions
- Slice the onion thinly for even pieces.
- Prepare the pickling liquid by combining vinegar, water, sugar, and salt in a saucepan, then simmering until dissolved.
- Combine the onions with the hot vinegar mixture in a clean jar or bowl.
- Spice it up by adding optional spices if desired.
- Rest the mixture for at least 10 minutes to absorb flavors.
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
Notes
Soaking onions in cold water for 30 minutes can reduce sharpness. Feel free to experiment with different vinegars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg