Classic Pickled Onions
Transform your meals with the zesty tang of Classic Pickled Onions—a quick and easy recipe that’s sure to become a kitchen staple! Featuring vibrant red onions steeped in a flavorful brine of apple cider vinegar, sugar, and salt, this recipe is elevated with aromatic spices like whole black peppercorns, a bay leaf, and just a hint of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick. Perfect for meal prep, these crisp and tangy onions are ready to enjoy in as little as an hour but develop even deeper flavors after 24 hours in the fridge. Serve them atop tacos, salads, sandwiches, or charcuterie boards for a pop of color and bold flavor that will wow your taste buds. With just 15 minutes of effort and a handful of pantry ingredients, these refrigerator pickled onions are a simple, versatile condiment you’ll want to keep on hand!
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Ingredients
- 2 large red onions
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Directions
Step 1
Peel and thinly slice the red onions. Set aside.
Step 2
In a medium saucepan, combine the water, apple cider vinegar, sugar, and salt. Add the whole black peppercorns, bay leaf, crushed garlic clove, and red pepper flakes.
Step 3
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring to a gentle boil. Stir until the sugar and salt are completely dissolved.
Step 4
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the brine cool for about 5 minutes.
Step 5
Pack the sliced onions into a clean, heat-proof jar or container with a tight-fitting lid.
Step 6
Pour the warm brine over the onions, making sure they are fully submerged in the liquid.
Step 7
Let the onions sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes to cool down completely.
Step 8
Seal the jar and refrigerate. The pickled onions will be ready to eat after at least 1 hour of chill time, but they're best if left to pickle for about 24 hours.
Step 9
Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, ensuring onions are submerged in brine.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (928.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 323.9 |
| Total Fat 0.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7115.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 68.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 48.6g | |
| Protein 5.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 143.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 830.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories