EASY PICKLED ONION RECIPE

jars of pickled red onions next to chopsticks

Say hello to your new best friend - Quick and Easy Pickled Onions aka my all time favourite way to add a boost of flavour and satisfying crunch to just about any meal! Add them to burgers, sandwiches, tacos, bowls, salads, cheese or charcuterie boards and more!

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Fridge Time 1

Total Time 1 15

Servings 16 oz. Mason Jar

Ingredients

1 large Red Onion
1 cup White Vinegar or Pickling Vinegar
1 cup Water
1 tbsp Sugar
1 tsp Salt
Optional: 1 tsp Black Peppercorns or Other Spices (i.e. bay leaves, garlic, mustard seeds)

Instructions

Peel and thinly slice the red onion.
In a saucepan, combine the vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and optional spices. Heat the mixture over medium heat until the sugar and salt dissolve. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and then remove it from heat. Allow it to cool slightly.
Place the slices in a clean, sterilized glass jar. Pour the vinegar mixture over the sliced onions in the jar, ensuring the onions are fully submerged.
Let the pickled onions cool to room temperature. Once cooled, seal the jar and place it in the refrigerator. Allow the onions to marinate for at least an hour before using. For optimal flavour, let them sit in the fridge for a day or two.

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