Quick Pickled Red Onions are an essential easy to make condiment that adds bright flavor and a subtle spiciness to salads, sandwiches, burgers, tacos and everything in between. pickled red onions | easy recipe |refrigerator pickles | homemade condiment
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Quick Pickled Red Onions

An essential, easy condiment Quick Pickled Red Onions add savory flavor and subtle bite to salads, sandwiches, burgers, tacos and everything in between.
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 large red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cup vinegar

Instructions

  • Bring a couple cups water to a boil.
  • Meanwhile, add salt, sugar and vinegar to sealable glass container and stir or shake until combined.
  • Place sliced onions in medium bowl. Pour hot water to cover and let sit 30 seconds to 1 minute. Drain and add to vinegar combination.
  • Place lid on container and refrigerate at least 30 minutes, up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Add garlic, peppercorns, red pepper flakes, ginger, etc. to vinegar mixture to add additional flavor.