For a milder flavor, soak the sliced red onions in ice water for 30 minutes before pickling. Feel free to experiment with different vinegars, sweeteners, and spices to create your own unique flavor profile. Balsamic vinegar, honey, and chili flakes are all great additions. Don't discard the leftover pickling liquid! It's a delicious base for salad dressings or marinades.
Easy Pickled Red Onions
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME5 mins
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TOTAL TIME50 mins
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SERVING24 People
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VIEWS18
Transform ordinary dishes into culinary masterpieces with these vibrant, tangy pickled red onions. Their sweet and sour flavor perfectly complements everything from salads to sandwiches, adding a burst of color and zest.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate3 g
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Fiber0 g
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Protein0 g
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Sodium242 mg
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Sugar2 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepEvenly distribute the sliced red onions, garlic halves, ginger slices, and peppercorns among 3 pint-sized jars. (5 minutes)
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StepIn a saucepan, combine the water, apple cider vinegar, distilled white vinegar, maple syrup, and kosher salt. (2 minutes)
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StepBring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the salt is fully dissolved. (8 minutes)
04
StepRemove from heat and carefully ladle the hot vinegar mixture into each jar, ensuring the onions are fully submerged. Gently press down on the onions with a spoon to ensure they remain under the liquid. (5 minutes)
05
StepAllow the jars to sit, uncovered, until the liquid has cooled to room temperature. (30 minutes)
06
StepSeal the jars tightly and store them in the refrigerator. The pickled onions will be ready to eat in a few hours, but their flavor will continue to develop over the next few days. (2 minutes)
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Asa Crist
Jun 18, 2025The maple syrup adds such a nice depth of flavor. I'll never buy store-bought pickled onions again!
Kasey Gulgowski
Jun 16, 2025I found that letting them sit for a week really mellows out the onion flavor and intensifies the pickling spices.
Trudie Crist
May 2, 2025I love using these on my tacos and burgers. They add the perfect amount of tang and sweetness.
Davin Dicki
Apr 26, 2025These are so easy to make and taste amazing! I added a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little kick.