Quick Pickled Red Onions
Quick pickled red onions are a simple vinegar-based condiment made with thinly sliced red onions, white vinegar, and aromatic spices. They're ready to eat in minutes and add a bright, tangy crunch to any dish.
Quick pickled red onions are a simple vinegar-based condiment made with thinly sliced red onions, white vinegar, and aromatic spices. They're ready to eat in minutes and add a bright, tangy crunch to any dish.
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Thinly slice the red onions and place them into a clean glass jar.
Add the optional bay leaf, whole black peppercorns, and fresh dill to the jar with the onions.
In a small saucepan, combine the water, white vinegar, salt, and sugar.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until the salt and sugar have completely dissolved.
Carefully pour the hot brine over the onions in the jar, ensuring they are fully submerged.
Seal the jar tightly and give it a gentle shake to combine the ingredients.
Allow the jar to cool to room temperature before transferring to the refrigerator.
Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks; no reheating needed.
Stored in an airtight jar in the refrigerator, they keep for up to 2 weeks.
Yes, red wine vinegar works well and will give a slightly deeper color and flavor.
No, this is a cold-pickling method—just combine the ingredients and let them sit.
They're ideal for tacos, grain bowls, salads, sandwiches, and as a topping for grilled meats or fish.
Yes, scale all ingredients proportionally; the pickling time remains the same.
