Pickled Red Onions
Pickled Red Onions are tangy, crunchy, and versatile, perfect for enhancing tacos, salads, and sandwiches with their delightful flavor and color.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 medium red onions, thinly sliced Choose fresh onions for the best texture.
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar Offers a mild sweetness and tang that complements the onions.
- 1 cup water Balances the vinegar for a perfect brine.
- 2 tablespoons sugar Adds sweetness to offset the acidity of the vinegar.
- 1 tablespoon salt Enhances flavor and helps with the pickling process.
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by gathering all your ingredients. Slice the onions as thinly as possible to allow for even pickling.
- In a medium-sized pot, combine your apple cider vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Turn the heat to medium, and stir the mixture regularly until the sugar and salt dissolve entirely.
- Continue to heat the mixture until it reaches a gentle simmer, avoiding a full boil.
- Once your mixture is simmering, remove the pot from the heat and pour the hot brine over the sliced onions in a glass or ceramic jar.
- Give the onions a good stir to ensure they are all submerged in the brine. Allow it to cool to room temperature before sealing the jar.
- Place the jar in the refrigerator. For the best flavor, let it pickle for at least an hour before tasting. The longer they sit, the more the flavors meld.
- Your Pickled Red Onions are now ready to be used! Enjoy them on tacos, sandwiches, or salads.
- Any leftovers can be kept in the jar, sealed, and stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Notes
To enhance flavors, consider adding spices like cumin or chili flakes to your brine. Use glass or ceramic containers for storing pickled items.