Pickled Red Onions
Brighten up your meals with the crisp, tangy flavor of homemade pickled red onions. Perfect for tacos, sandwiches, salads, or even as a zesty topping for grilled meats, these pickled onions are a quick and easy way to elevate your dishes. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a versatile condiment that’s bursting with flavor and ready to enjoy in no time.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
Quick and Easy: Ready in just an hour, these pickled onions are the perfect solution when you need a flavorful addition fast.
Versatile: Use them to add a pop of flavor to tacos, burgers, salads, grain bowls, and more.
Long-Lasting: Store them in the fridge, and they’ll stay fresh and crisp for weeks.
Simple Ingredients:
Fresh red onion slices
Vinegar (apple cider or white)
Water, sugar, salt, and optional spices like peppercorns or garlic for extra flavor
Make It Your Own: Customize your pickled onions by experimenting with different vinegars, spices, or herbs. Whether you like a little heat or a touch of sweetness, you can tailor the flavor to your liking.
Get Started Today: Ready to add this vibrant, flavorful condiment to your kitchen repertoire? Follow our easy pickled onion recipe, and elevate your meals with every bite!
Ingredients:
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup vinegar (apple cider or white)
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
Optional: peppercorns, garlic clove, or herbs
Instructions:
Combine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt in a saucepan. Heat until sugar dissolves.
Place onions in a jar, and pour the hot mixture over them. Add optional spices.
Let cool, then refrigerate for at least an hour.
Quick pickled red onions are one of those small-batch recipes that make a big difference in everyday meals. Whether you’re adding a tangy crunch to tacos, sandwiches, or grain bowls, this simple preserve adds color and flavor without much effort. Keep a jar in the fridge and see just how often you reach for it.
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