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Easy Pickled Onions

5 (1 rating)
Created by Shinee D.
Servings 8 servings
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 8 hours
Turn pungent raw onions into bright tangy garnish with an addicting crunch. All you need to make easy pickled onion is 10 minutes of your time and a well-balanced sweet vinegar pickling liquid.

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium red onion 1.5 cups sliced
  • 1 cup red wine vinegar* Note 1
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup sugar Note 2
  • 1 jalapeno sliced, optional
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt

Instructions
 

  • Slice the onion into ¼-inch rings, or half rings.
  • Place the onion rings and jalapeños, if using, in a non-reactive heat-resistant bowl, or mason jar.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine water, vinegar, sugar and salt and heat over medium heat, stirring frequently to dissolve sugar, about 2 minutes. Then increase the heat to medium high and bring it to a boil.
  • Pour the boiling vinegar mixture over onion slices. Cover and cool at room temperature for 30 minutes. Then refrigerate for at least 8 hours for best result. Drain before serving.
  • Pickled onions can be stored in its liquid in the fridge for up to 1 month.

Notes

Note 1: You can substitute rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar for red wine vinegar.
Note 2: Sugar is a must for balanced pickling liquid.

Nutrition

Calories: 44kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 586mgPotassium: 36mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 19IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 1mg

* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only.