Easy Pickled Onions
Turn pungent raw onions into bright tangy garnish with an addicting crunch. All you need to make easy pickled onion is 10 minutes of your time and a well-balanced sweet vinegar pickling liquid.
Ingredients
- 1 medium red onion 1.5 cups sliced
- 1 jalapeno sliced, optional
- 1 cup red wine vinegar Note 1
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar Note 2
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
Instructions
- Slice the onion into ¼-inch rings, or half rings.1 medium red onion, 1 jalapeno
- Place the onion rings and jalapeños, if using, in a non-reactive heat-resistant bowl, or mason jar.
- In a medium saucepan, combine water, vinegar, sugar, and salt and heat over medium heat, stirring frequently to dissolve sugar, about 2 minutes. Then increase the heat to medium high and bring it to a boil.1 cup red wine vinegar, 1 cup water, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- Pour the boiling vinegar mixture over onion slices. Cover and cool at room temperature for 30 minutes. Then refrigerate for at least 8 hours for best result. Drain before serving.
- Pickled onions can be stored in its liquid in the fridge for up to 1 month.
Notes
Note 1: You can substitute rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar for red wine vinegar.
Note 2: Sugar is a must for balanced pickling liquid.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 44kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 586mgPotassium: 36mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 19IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 1mg
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only.
