Pickled red onions are easy to make and add a zesty crunch to tacos, salads, sandwiches, or whatever you put them on. Keep some in the fridge at all times!
Preparation Time
5 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Calories
8 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Gather all ingredients.
Step 2
Pack onion slices into a sterilized 1-pint jar.
Step 3
Combine vinegar, salt, sugar, and peppercorns together in a small saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Step 4
Carefully pour brine solution over onions to fill the jar; let stand, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
Step 5
Seal the jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake well. Refrigerate until flavor develops, at least 1 hour or up to 2 weeks, before serving. Keep refrigerated.
Ingredients
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon sea salt
5 black peppercorns
0.75 cup white wine vinegar
2 medium red onions, thinly sliced into half-moons