Pickled Red Onions (Quick & Easy!)

Pickled Red Onions (Quick & Easy!)

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35 min

Want to add big flavor to salads, tacos, and more? This quick pickled red onions recipe is so easy and takes only 5 minutes of hands-on time!

Ingredients

  • 2 cupsthinly sliced red onion (1 medium onion)
  • ¾ cupwhite vinegar
  • ¾ cupwater
  • ¼ cupgranulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoonskosher salt

Directions

  1. 1

    Thinly slice the red onion.

  2. 2

    In a small saucepan over high heat, heat the white vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Whisk until the sugar and salt are dissolved and the mixture starts to simmer, about 2 to 3 minutes.

  3. 3

    Place the onions in a jar or bowl. Pour over the brine and allow it to sit for at least 30 minutes. Transfer to the refrigerator and store refrigerated for up to 1 month.