Quick Pickled Red Onions
Do you want to know how to pickle red onions in just a few minutes? This recipe will teach you how to make sweet, tangy, and crisp red onions, with just 7 base ingredients. They are the ultimate condiment for your salads, wraps, burgers, and more!
Equipment
- Mandoline
Ingredients
- 1 medium red onion
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- 2 bay leafs
Instructions
- Slice the red onion. Thinly slice the red onion with a knife or mandoline, then place it in a glass jar.
- Make the brine. In a bowl, stir together the hot water, apple cider vinegar, honey, and salt. Then add the black peppercorns and bay leafs.
- Store. Carefully pour the brine into the jar over the onions, then cover with a lid and refrigerate. They will be ready after about an hour in the fridge.
Notes
Storage tip: After pickling, these quick pickled red onions keep well in the fridge for up to 2–3 weeks, making them a great make-ahead topping to brighten meals throughout the week.