Quick Pickled Red Onions
Make tangy, crunchy Quick Pickled Red Onions for use on tacos, salads and sandwiches. It takes just 5 simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup vinegar, rice vinegar or white vinegar works best
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 large red onions, sliced thin
- 4 springs thyme, fresh
- 1 teaspoon pickling spices
Instructions
- Peel and slice your red onions into thin slices. Separate the rings and pack them into two clean pint jars.
- Add two sprigs of herbs, such as thyme and 1/2 teaspoon pickling spices into each jar.
- In a small saucepan, heat the first 5 ingredients to boiling. Stir until sugar and salt are dissolved.
- Pour the brine over the onions in each jar until onions are covered. Cover and seal each jar with a lid, leaving about 1/2-inch of space at the top of the jar.
- Allow jars to cool to room temperature. Refrigerate the jars for at least two hours. Recipe makes 2 pint jars.
Notes
How to use pickled red onions?
We are addicted to pickled red onions on tacos! They are a yummy complement to shredded pork, beef or chicken. We also love them on salad. They provide a delicious tangy pop of flavor! Pizza and sandwiches are another great way to eat your Quick Pickled Red Onions, adding a little spicy crunch to each and every bite.
Nutrition
Calories: 108kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 1gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 2341mgPotassium: 193mgFiber: 2gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 103IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 1mg