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Pickled Red Onions

Pickled Red Onions

Our quick and easy pickled red onions are a quick and simple way to elevate a savory dish. Add to tacos, salads, and more with this bright, acidic topping.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 37 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1-2 red onions (1 large or 2 small)
  • 2 cloves of garlic, sliced thinly
  • dried or fresh hot peppers (optional)
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • cracked black pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Add white vinegar, water, maple syrup, salt, and pepper to a medium size saucepan on medium heat; cook until syrup has dissolved
    Add white vinegar, water, maple syrup, salt and pepper to a medium size saucepan on medium heat, cook until syrup has dissolved
  • While vinegar mixture is heating, slice 1-2 red onions thinly and add to clean, heat-safe glass jar with lid
    While vinegar mixture is heating, slice 1-2 red onions thinly and add to clean, heat-safe glass jar with lid
  • Slice garlic thinly and add to the jar
  • Optional: Add freshly sliced hot peppers or dried hot peppers to jar
  • Once vinegar mixture has combined, remove from heat and pour into jar with onions and garlic
  • Allow to cool on counter top for at least 30 minutes
    Allow to cool on counter top for at least 30 minutes
  • Seal and place in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours prior to eating

Notes

You can pickle many things! Cauliflower, carrots, and of course cucumbers can all be used with the same ingredients listed in this recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 servingCalories: 37kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 0.3gSodium: 1167mgPotassium: 55mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 0.1mg
Keyword pickled, red onions
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