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Pickled Red Onions

Pickled red onions are the perfect condiment to so many dishes. Try this quick method for making them from scratch.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Cooling Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Author: Christie Vanover

Ingredients

  • 1 red onion
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper optional

Instructions

  • Slice: Remove the stems and peel from the onion. Use a mandoline to thinly slice it.
  • Make Brine: Place the vinegar, water, sugar and salt in a medium pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until the sugar and salt dissolve. Turn off the heat.
  • Steep: Place the sliced onions in the pot.
  • Cool: Let the onions cool to room temperature in the pot.
  • Jar: Place the onions in a mason jar. Pour the brine on top. Cover and refrigerate.

Notes

The nutrition details include the calories for the onions and brine. If you don't eat the brine, the numbers will be reduced. 

Nutrition

Calories: 40kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.04g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 99mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.04mg