Easy and Quick Pickled Red Onions

Pickled red Onions in a glass mason jar flanked by a bowl of cut red onions in a white bowl

5 from 4 votes

Easy and Quick Pickled Red Onions

10-minutes is all you need to make a batch of flavorful pickled red onions. Keep a jar on-hand to add punch and flavor to your favorite Mexican recipes, taco recipes, eggs and more.

Prep Time10 mins

Marinating1 hr

Total Time1 hr 10 mins

Course: Condiments

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Picking Recipe, Pickled Vegetable, Red Onions

Servings: Servings

Calories: 14kcal

Author: Darcey Olson

Cost: $2

Ingredients

1 Large Red Onion (*Note 1)
1/2 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar (*Note 2)
1 Tbsp Granulated Sugar
1 1/2 tsp Salt
1 Cup Hot Water (*Note 3)

Instructions

Slice the onion as thin and evenly as possible. I recommend a mandoline to ensure consistency.
Add as many red onion slices into a jar as possible. I recommend a sealable glass mason jar (16 oz).
Add the vinegar, sugar, salt and warm water to a medium size bowl and stir until the sugar and salt are dissolved.
Pour the vinegar mixture over the sliced onions, ensuring the liquid completely covers the onions. Marinate for at least an hour before enjoying to maximize flavor.
Store in an airtight container for up to three weeks.

EQUIPMENT

Mandoline

Mason Jars

Notes

Note 1: If you own a mandoline, now is the time to break it out. You want the slices thin and as even as possible.

Note 2: You could use Distilled White Vinegar or White Wine Vinegar in place of the Apple Cider vinegar for a stronger, more pronounced flavor.

Note 3: The water doesn't need to be heated, but it needs to be hot from the tap. This ensures it's hot enough to dissolve the sugar and salt.

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