Quick Pickled Red Onions
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 84kcal
Quick Pickled Onions are so easy to make at home. With just 5-minutes you can have your red onions pickling. Let them cool to room temperature before using and then you can store them in the fridge for up to two weeks! Use them on carnitas, gyros & more!
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Ingredients
- 1 small red onion halved and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1/8 - 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
- Pinch red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Add sliced 1 small red onion to a medium bowl. Pour enough boiling water over them to fully cover and count to 10. Drain onions and place in jar or bowl.
- Heat 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup lime juice, 1/8 cup sugar, Pinch red pepper flakes and 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt in small saucepan over medium heat until sugar has dissolved, about 3 minutes.
- Taste for sweetness and add more sugar as needed.
- Pour vinegar mixture over onions.
- Allow to stand at room temperature, until fully cooled. Cover and refrigerate up to 2 weeks.
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Storage
These pickled onions will keep in your refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Recipe variations
- Italian – Add in some garlic cloves, oregano and fennel seeds.
- Mexican – Throw in some cumin, coriander seeds and cilantro.
- Indian – Mustard seeds, fennel seeds and cilantro will add delicious flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 750mg | Potassium: 318mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin C: 26.3mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.5mg