Pickled Red Onions
Sliced Pickled Red Onions in sweet and tangy brine of vinegar, salt, sugar, and water. Make pickled onions quick with this basic pickling solution and use this pickled red onion recipe for tacos, salad, sandwiches, and more! Learn how to pickle onions like a pro and keep them vibrant and crunchy.
Equipment
- 3 half-pint jars
- 1 small saucepan, (for brine)
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 2 red onions, (1 big and 1 small onion)
Brine:
- 3/4 cup white distilled vinegar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 2 1/2 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp salt
Instructions
Directions:
- Peel the skins off of the onions and slice them into 1/8" half slices to fit an 8 oz jar (or whole slices if using a pint jar.) Pack the red onions into 3 half-pint jars.
- Boil the brine ingredients for 3-5 minutes to dissolve the sugar and salt.
- Pour the hot brine over the sliced onions and cover with lids. Cool.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Slice onions in half slices to fit an 8 oz jar or use a pint jar to fit whole slices.
Nutrition Facts
Pickled Red Onions
Serving Size
1 jar
Amount per Serving
Calories
83
% Daily Value*
Fat
0.1
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
0.03
g
0
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.01
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.01
g
Sodium
2335
mg
102
%
Potassium
124
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
17
g
6
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
13
g
14
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
1
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
26
mg
3
%
Iron
0.2
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
