Quick Pickled Red Onions

An simple way to make delicious pickled onions to serve with sandwiches, wraps, tacos and more, this quick Pickled Red Onions recipe is so easy to make in minutes!

Course Condiment, Side Dish

Cuisine Canning, Homemade, Homesteading, North American

Keyword Pickled Onions, Quick Pickled Red Onions

Prep Time 30

Resting time 2

Total Time 2 30

Servings servings

Calories 13kcal

Author Chrissie

Equipment

Ingredients

1 large red onion or 2 small ones
2/3 cup boiling water
2/3 cup pickling vinegar
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 - 1 teaspoon chili flakes
bay leaf, peppercorns, sichuan peppercorns, garlic slices optional

Instructions

In a small pot, add the water and bring to a boil.
Peel the onions and thinly slice them.
Once the water has boiled, turn off the stove and remove the pot from the heat. Add the vinegars, maple syrup and salt.
Add the onions to the mason jar, along with the red pepper flakes, peppercorns, bay leaf and garlic (if using), and pour the hot pickling liquid over the top.
Leave the jar on the counter for a couple of hours and then put it in the fridge.
Serve over your favourite dish!

Notes

Storage Instructions

Keep the pickled onions in a jar with a tight-fitting lid in the refrigerator. They usually last for 2-3 weeks.

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