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Pickled Red Onions Recipe

Easy to make pickled onions that are the perfect addition to most meals. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Active Time10 minutes
pickling1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Yield: 8 servings
Calories: 16cal
Author: Melissa
Cost: $5

Materials

  • 1 red onion
  • ½   cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 1 cup water 
  • 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar
  • tsp. allspice
  • 1&1/2 tsp. sea salt

Instructions

  • Slice the onions into onion rings - as thin as you can make them
  • Put the onion slices into 16 oz. jars 
  • Heat the vinegar, water, sugar and salt in a saucepan over low/medium heat until it is warm enough to dissolve sugar and salt 
  • Whisk to combine 
  • Pour the heated mixture over the sliced onions
  • Push the onion slices down into the liquid so that they are completely submerged
  • Set aside for one hour - Pickles should be bright and tender
  • Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks 

Notes

*Can double the recipe for 2 jars
Some Optional Add-Ins for your Pickled Onions...
(add to the jar with the onion slices before pouring the liquid in)
  • Peppercorns
  • Fennel Seeds 
  • Cilantro
  • Cumin
  • Garlic Cloves 
nutrition facts are only an estimate 

Nutrition

Calories: 16cal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.03g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.004g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 1316mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.1mg