Quick Homemade Pickled Red Onions
If you’re looking for an easy way to elevate your meals with a burst of tangy, crunchy, and slightly sweet flavor, these Quick Homemade Pickled Red Onions are a must-have in your kitchen! Made with just a few simple ingredients, these homemade pickled onions come together in minutes and add the perfect balance of acidity and crunch to everything from tacos and sandwiches to salads and grain bowls.
Unlike traditional pickling methods that require canning, this quick-pickle recipe uses a simple brine of vinegar, water, a touch of natural sweetener, and spices to create crisp, flavorful onions in just 30 minutes. And the best part? These refrigerator pickled onions stay fresh for weeks, so you can always have a batch ready to go!
Whether you're topping your avocado toast, burgers, tacos, BBQ dishes, or grain bowls, these easy pickled red onions will add a gourmet touch to any meal.
Quick Homemade Pickled Red Onions
Ingredients:
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar for a milder flavor)
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
Peel and thinly slice the red onion into rings or half-moons. Place the slices in a clean glass jar or bowl.
In a small saucepan, combine the vinegar, water, sugar, and salt.
Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar and salt dissolve (about 2-3 minutes).
Pour the hot brine over the sliced onions, ensuring they are fully submerged.
Let the mixture sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes to cool and pickle.
Once cooled, cover and refrigerate the pickled onions. They’re ready to eat immediately but taste best after a few hours.
Use within 1-2 weeks for the best flavor.
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