Description
This sweet pickled red onion recipe is crunchy, tangy, and perfectly balanced with a touch of sweetness. These quick pickled onions are perfect for tacos, sandwiches, burgers, salads, grain bowls, and easy meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup distilled white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Thinly slice the red onion and place it into a clean jar.
- Add garlic cloves and red pepper flakes to the jar.
- In a saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt.
- Heat over medium heat while stirring until sugar and salt dissolve completely.
- Pour the warm brine over the onions.
- Let the jar cool for 10 minutes.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Notes
Let the onions chill overnight for the best flavor and vibrant pink color. Store refrigerated in an airtight jar for up to 3 weeks. Add jalapeños for extra heat or use apple cider vinegar for a fruitier flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 149mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg