Quick and Easy Pickled Onions
Add a vibrant pop of flavor to your meals with this *Quick and Easy Pickled Onions* recipe—perfect for tacos, sandwiches, salads, and more! In just 15 minutes of prep and cook time, you’ll have a tangy, slightly sweet condiment that pairs beautifully with a variety of dishes. Thinly sliced red onions soak up a flavorful brine made with white vinegar, sugar, salt, black peppercorns, garlic, and a fragrant bay leaf, resulting in a bold yet versatile topping. Simply pour the hot vinegar mixture over the onions, let them cool, and refrigerate until they’re ready to enjoy. These pickled onions are not only irresistibly delicious but also keep well in the fridge for up to two weeks, making them a perfect make-ahead addition to your culinary arsenal!
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Ingredients
- 2 medium red onions
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 5 whole black peppercorns
- 2 cloves garlic cloves
- 1 whole bay leaf
Directions
Step 1
Peel and thinly slice the red onions and place them in a clean, heatproof jar or container.
Step 2
In a small saucepan, combine the white vinegar, water, sugar, and salt.
Step 3
Add the black peppercorns, peeled and crushed garlic cloves, and the bay leaf to the vinegar mixture.
Step 4
Heat the mixture over medium heat until the sugar and salt are fully dissolved. Bring it to just a boil and then remove from heat.
Step 5
Carefully pour the hot vinegar mixture over the sliced onions in the jar until they are fully submerged.
Step 6
Allow the jar to cool to room temperature, then cover with a lid and refrigerate the pickled onions.
Step 7
Let the onions pickle for at least 30 minutes before serving. For best results, refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
Step 8
The pickled onions can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (821.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 280.8 |
| Total Fat 0.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3565.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 57.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 42.1g | |
| Protein 4.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 123.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 673.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories