How To Make Pickled Red Onions:
- Prepare the pickling mixture. Start with a hot cup pf water and whisk in the sugar and salt until dissolved. No need to turn on the stove for this one. Add the apple cider vinegar.
- Use a mandolin to thinly slice the red onion and pack inside a jar.
- Pour the pickling brine over the onions, cover with a lid and allow to cool at room temperature.
- Refrigerate for a couple of hours or overnight before serving.
Recipe Variations:
- Peppercorns. Most traditional pickling recipes contain some type of black or pink peppercorns. Feel free to sprinkle about 1 tablespoon in the jar.
- Herbs. Fresh dill and dried bay leaves are another classic addition to brines. They would both be lovely here if you have them available.
- Citrus. If you like you can entirely omit the vinegar and replace it with a fresh citrus juice made from a combinations of 1/3 cup orange juice + 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice. Adjust to your taste from here. You can go for plain lime juice if you prefer an extra zesty brine.
About the Vinegar:
- Can you pickle red onions with white vinegar ? Yes, I just prefer the apple cider vinegar flavor but white and even red wine vinegar will work just fine here.
- What else can i pickle using this quick brine ? I’d suggest trying cornichons or any garden cucumbers you have available, radishes, sliced jalapeños, carrot, beets, peppers and even cabbage.
How to Use Pickled Onions:
As a condiment to your favorite dishes! From tacos to burritos, vegan carnitas, topping plant-based sausages and burgers, with a bowl of these pinto beans, over nachos or black bean soup, or chopped up and added to this amazing potato salad. Sprinkle a few on top of this tofu scramble, chickpea no tuna salad. Besides their lovely flavor they also add a beautiful touch of happy color to your meals.
Storage:
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Quick & Easy Pickled Red Onions
Ingredients
- 1 large red onion
- 1 cup hot water
- 1/2 cup +1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar (or maple syrup)
- 1.5 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Slice the onion into 1/8 inch thin slices. This is easiest done using a mandolin slicer.
- Stuff the onions in a canning jar or a glass container.
- In a separate cup whisk together the hot water with the sugar and salt until dissolved. Stir in the apple cider vinegar.
- Pour the pickling mixture over the sliced onions, cover with a lid and allow to sit on the kitchen counter until completely cool. Transfer to the refrigerator overnight. Serve the next day.
Notes
- Peppercorns. Most traditional pickling recipes contain some type of black or pink peppercorns. Feel free to sprinkle about 1 tablespoon in the jar.
- Herbs. Fresh dill and dried bay leaves are another classic addition to brines. They would both be lovely here if you have them available.
- Citrus. If you like you can entirely omit the vinegar and replace it with a fresh citrus juice made from a combinations of 1/3 cup orange juice + 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice. Adjust to your taste from here. You can go for plain lime juice if you prefer an extra zesty brine.
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