Pink Pickled Onions

Transform your meals with the vibrant zing of homemade Pink Pickled Onions! This quick and easy recipe combines thinly sliced red onions with a tangy brine of white vinegar, a hint of sweetness from granulated sugar, and a subtle heat from crushed red pepper flakes—all balanced with aromatic whole black peppercorns. In just 15 minutes of prep and cook time, you'll have a versatile condiment that's as visually stunning as it is flavorful, thanks to its alluring pink hue. Perfect for topping tacos, burgers, salads, or grain bowls, these pickled onions add a pop of color and a tangy crunch to any dish. With a shelf life of up to two weeks in the refrigerator, they're an effortless way to elevate your meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 2 medium red onions
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
• 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

Step 1

Peel the red onions and slice them thinly into rings or half-moons, about 1/8-inch thick.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the white vinegar, water, granulated sugar, and salt.

Step 3

Add the whole black peppercorns and crushed red pepper flakes to the saucepan.

Step 4

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar and salt.

Step 5

Once boiling, remove the saucepan from heat.

Step 6

Place the sliced onions in a clean, heatproof glass jar or bowl.

Step 7

Carefully pour the hot vinegar mixture over the onions, ensuring they are fully submerged.

Step 8

Allow the onions to cool at room temperature before sealing the jar or covering the bowl.

Step 9

For the best flavor, refrigerate the pickled onions for at least an hour before serving.

Step 10

Store the pickled onions in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(811.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	265.2

Total Fat 0.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2383.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 55.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.3g	0%
Total Sugars 42.0g
Protein 3.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 111.2mg	0%
Iron 1.0mg	0%
Potassium 648.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1.9%

Protein: 6.2%

Carbs: 91.9%