10-Minute Pickled Red Onions Recipe (Put Them On Everything) Sauces/Condiments Side Dishes Vegetables Vegetarian Gluten-free Low Sugar Recipes Budget Recipes

Did you know that you can have pickled red onions in about 10 minutes. Pickled red onions add a refreshing bite to sandwiches, salads, meats, pizza, tacos – anything really. This easy pickled red onions recipe takes no time at all to make, but will reward you for a long time with its vinegary crunch. 

Pack sliced red onions into mason jars. Bring the water, apple cider vinegar, sugar and salt to a simmer in a saucepot. Pour the hot liquid carefully over the onions. Put the lid on the jar and refrigerate until you're ready to eat them. While these vegetarian pickled onions are great right away, if you have time let them sit and chill out in the refrigerator. They only get better with time.

Keep a jar of these pickled vegetables ready at all times, and don't forget to share. These gluten-free pickled red onions make a great food gift, plus you get the health benefits of onions in every crunchy bite!

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 15

Ingredients

• 2 red onions, thinly sliced
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt

Recipe Notes

• You could also do this with yellow onions, white onions, pearl onions or even green onions. Why not?

• If you like spice, add some fresh sliced jalapenos or crushed red pepper flakes.

Here's how to make it:

1. Put the sliced onions into a 1-quart jar. Pack them in tightly.
2. Put the water, apple cider vinegar, sugar and salt into a small sauce pot. Bring to a simmer, stir and turn off the heat. 
3. Pour the hot liquid over the onions. Put the lid on the jar and refrigerate until ready to eat. 

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