Pickled Red Onions
Ingredients:
• 1 large red onion (thinly sliced)
• 1/2 cup white vinegar or apple cider vinegar (120 ml)
• 1 cup hot water (240 ml)
• 1 tbsp sugar (12 g)
• 1 1/2 tsp salt (9 g)
Instructions:
1. Peel the red onion and slice it very thin into rings or half-moons.
2. In a bowl or jar, mix the vinegar, hot water, sugar, and salt. Stir until the sugar and salt fully dissolve.
3. Place the sliced onions into a clean jar.
4. Pour the hot brine over the onions until they are completely covered.
5. Let it cool to room temperature, then close the jar and keep it in the refrigerator.
✅ They are ready after 30 minutes, but the flavor becomes much better after a few hours.
You can store them in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
💡These tangy onions are perfect on tacos, sandwiches, burgers, salads, rice bowls, or grilled chicken.
Once you start adding these quick pickled onions to your food… everything tastes 10x better. Crunchy, tangy, and ready in just 30 minutes! 🧅✨
I’ve been making pickled red onions at home for quite some time now, and they’ve quickly become a staple in my kitchen because of how versatile and easy they are to prepare. One thing I love about this recipe is how it only takes about 30 minutes for the onions to be ready to eat, but allowing them to sit for a few hours or overnight really deepens the tangy flavor. For the best results, I recommend using thinly sliced red onions because they pickle more evenly and soak up the brine better. The brine itself is simple but effective—combining white vinegar or apple cider vinegar with hot water, sugar, and salt creates the perfect balance of acidity and sweetness that complements many dishes. I’ve tried these pickled onions on a variety of meals—from grilled chicken and rice bowls to classic burgers and fresh salads—and they add a fresh crunch and zing that elevates the whole dish. Plus, they keep well in the fridge for up to two weeks, so I like to make a big batch in advance and use them throughout the week. A tip I’ve picked up is to experiment with adding some extra flavors like peppercorns, garlic cloves, or even a bit of chili flakes to the brine if you want a little more complexity or heat. This recipe is also great for meal prep since the onions hold their texture well and can transform simple meals into something tasty and exciting. Overall, quick pickled red onions are a fantastic way to add bright flavor and crunch to your cooking with minimal effort. Once you try them on your favorite dishes, you’ll likely find yourself reaching for this recipe again and again!
