Pickled red onions are easy to make and a great tangy topping for tacos, pizzas, salads, and lots more!
These pickled red onions are full of flavor and surprisingly easy to make at home.?
How to Pickle Red Onions
You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics:
Pickled Red Onions Ingredients
These are the ingredients you?ll need to make this pickled red onion recipe:?
- Onions: One medium red onion should yield about two cups.?
- Vinegar: You?ll need about ¾ cup of white wine vinegar.?
- Seasonings: Add flavor with sea salt and black peppercorns.?
- Sugar: Sweeten things up with a teaspoon of white sugar.?
How to Make Pickled Red Onions
Here?s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make these homemade pickled red onions:?
- Pack the onions into a jar.?
- Boil the remaining ingredients together.?
- Pour the brine over the onions and let stand, uncovered.
- Seal, shake well, and refrigerate.
Test Kitchen Tips
This pickled onion recipe was developed by Cookdap community member itsvince and tested by our Cookdap test kitchen experts. Here are a few expert-approved tips for making the very best homemade pickled red onions:
- Transfer the hot brine into a 2 cup glass measuring cup to make it easier to pour the brine over the onions.
- Onions can be cut into traditional half-moon slices and separated or for a different shape and texture. Try cutting the onion from the other direction to get petal-like slices.
- The longer these onions sit, the better they become. They have the best flavor and texture once the brine and onions are all a uniform bright pink color.?
- This recipe can be adjusted according to your taste and how the onions will be used. Try increasing the sugar for a slightly sweeter pickled onion, add some toasted cumin seeds and coriander seeds for a more Mexican feel, add some crushed red pepper flakes or minced fresh habanero for a little spice, or use white vinegar for a sharper acidity.
How to Use Pickled Red Onions
Pickled red onions make a great topping for tacos, chilaquiles, enchiladas, grain bowls, deli sandwiches, barbecue sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, salads, chili, and soups, according to culinary expert and recipe tester Sarah Brekke.
How to Store Pickled Red Onions
Store the pickled red onions in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.?
Cookdap Community Tips and Praise
These were good for the first few days, then FREAKING INCREDIBLE after that,? raves Call Me Ishmae. ?The color combined with the crispy texture and yummy taste made these a HUGE hit with my family.?
?Easy and delicious,? says LoriJ. ?I make sure to keep some in the fridge at all times. Super easy to prepare.?
Ingredients
- ¾ cup white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 5 black peppercorns
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced into half-moons
Directions
Step 1
Bring 3 to 4 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan.
Step 2
Stuff onion slices into a sterilized 1-pint Mason jar. Pour boiling water over onions to fill the jar; let rest for 10 seconds. Hold a mesh strainer over the jar to keep onions in place, then drain water. Repeat twice more to cook onions slightly.
Step 3
Mix vinegar, salt, and sugar together in a bowl until salt and sugar are dissolved. Add peppercorns. Pour vinegar solution over onions. Seal the jar and shake well.
Step 4
Refrigerate until flavor develops, at least 1 hour or longer, before serving. Keep refrigerated.
Tips
You can use kosher or pickling salt for the sea salt, and cider vinegar for the white wine vinegar.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 15 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Sodium226mg | 10% |
Total Carbohydrate4g | 1% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 2% |
Total Sugars2g | |
Protein0g | |
Vitamin C3mg | 13% |
Calcium13mg | 1% |
Iron3mg | 17% |
Potassium51mg | 1% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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