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10-Minute Quick Pickled Onions Recipe

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  • Author: Eliza
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 pint (approximately 1 serving as a condiment)
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

A quick and easy recipe for tangy, crisp pickled onions made in just 10 minutes. Perfect for adding a burst of flavor to salads, sandwiches, tacos, and more, these pickled onions combine vinegar, water, salt, and a touch of sugar to create a balanced, vibrant condiment that can be stored in the fridge and enjoyed anytime.

Ingredients

Pickling Liquid

  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vinegar (apple cider, white distilled, white wine, or rice vinegar)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons cane sugar (optional)

Vegetables

  • 1 medium red onion (can substitute white onion, yellow onion, or shallot)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Pickling Liquid: In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the water, vinegar, kosher salt, and cane sugar to a vigorous simmer, ensuring the salt and sugar dissolve completely.
  2. Slice Onions: While the liquid heats, peel, trim, and slice the onion very thinly to allow quick absorption of the pickling liquid.
  3. Jar the Onions: Place the thinly sliced onions into a wide-mouthed mason jar with a capacity of at least 1 pint (480ml) and up to 2 pints (950ml).
  4. Pour Hot Liquid: Carefully pour the hot pickling liquid over the sliced onions in the jar, ensuring all onions are fully submerged. Use a spoon to press them down if needed, as their volume will shrink during pickling.
  5. Cool and Store: Cover the jar with a lid and transfer it to the refrigerator. The pickled onions will be ready in as little as 15 minutes but taste best after marinating for 24-48 hours.

Notes

  • Different types of vinegar (apple cider, white distilled, white wine, or rice vinegar) can be used to vary the flavor profile.
  • The cane sugar is optional but helps balance the acidity of the vinegar.
  • For best flavor, allow the onions to pickle for at least a few hours to 2 days.
  • Store the pickled onions in the refrigerator and consume within 2-3 weeks.
  • Use thin slicing to ensure the onions pickle quickly and absorb flavor thoroughly.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Condiment
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipekind.com/10-minute-quick-pickled-onions-recipe/