pickled red onions

Name: Pickled Red Onions
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 small red onions cut in half and sliced thin; 1 cup(s) white vinegar or cider vinegar (see notes); 1 cup(s) water; ¼ cup(s) sugar (see notes); ¼ teaspoon(s) salt; 2 small cloves garlic; 1 teaspoon(s) black peppercorns; ¼ teaspoon(s) red pepper flakes (optional)

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Beth Pierce

Ofallon, MO

Updated on Jul 4, 2023

Sweet Pickled Red Onions are a breeze to make, and they add so much flavor to so many dishes. I love to add them to my brats, steak, burgers, sandwiches, bowls, and omelets. Enjoy them on all your favorite Mexican dishes like tacos, burritos, quesadillas, huevos rancheros, and fajitas. In less than 10 minutes, you can have a whole batch of these tasty onions at your disposal, ready to add to all your favorite recipes.

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Quick pickled red onions are so easy to make, and they add flavor and texture to so many dishes. Try them on burgers, brats, sandwiches, burritos, tacos, casseroles, and so much more.

prep time 5 Min

cook time 5 Min

method Stove Top

yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 small red onions cut in half and sliced thin
1 cup white vinegar or cider vinegar (see notes)
1 cup water
¼ cup sugar (see notes)
¼ teaspoon salt
2 small cloves garlic
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

How To Make pickled red onions

Step 1

Add the vinegar, water, sugar, and salt to a small saucepan. Heat over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves. Turn off the heat and let it cool for 3-4 minutes.

Step 2

Add the sliced onions to clean resealable jars. Add a few peppercorns, a clove of garlic, and a pinch of red pepper flakes to each jar. Fill the jar with the hot liquid making sure to cover all the red onions. Cool the jars to room temperature before putting the lids on and placing them in the fridge.
Step 3

Store in the fridge for up to 3 weeks
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