How To Make Pickled Red Onions
I’ll walk you through the steps for how to make pickled red onions. It’s super simple!
1. Prepare Red Onions
Start by thinly slicing the red onions and then pack them tightly into mason jars. If desired, include whole black peppercorns, rosemary, and/or garlic in the mason jars for additional seasoning for the onions.
2. Boil Vinegar Water
Next, add the water, vinegar, sugar, and salt to a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a a boil and stir until the sugar and salt are dissolved. Transfer the hot mixture to a measuring cup with a pour spout for easy pouring.
3. Pour Over Onions
Finally, pour the hot liquid over the sliced onions, making sure to cover the onions completely. Tighten the lids on the jars of the onions and let them cool to room temperature. Place the jars in the fridge. After about 24 hours in the fridge, the onions will pickle and turn a deep pink color.
. The onions become more tender and turn a vibrant pink from the vinegar and water mixture the next day.
Recipe Tips and Substitutions
Using white onions in place of the red onions is not recommended because the flavor is much more bold.
A fruit-flavored vinegar could be used in place of the white vinegar for a different flavor profile.
Use whole garlic cloves, different fresh herbs like rosemary, thyme, or sage to flavor the onions.
Using whole peppercorns add flavor without getting a lot of sediment in the brining liquid.
Make Ahead and Storage
This recipe is MADE to be prepared ahead and stored for future use.
Refrigerate: in the glass mason jars for up to 2 weeks.
Freeze: Not recommended since it would break down the onion cell wall structure and become mushy.
What To Use Pickled Onions With
There are SO many options to use pickled onions with! Here are a few of my favorite things to put pickled onions on:
Tacos – Grilled Chicken Tacos, Grilled Fish Tacos or Sweet Pulled Pork Tacos.
Sandwiches – Grilled Chicken Souvlaki Pita, Ultimate Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Meat – Grilled Skirt Steak Recipe, Air Fryer Chicken Thighs, Easy Baked Salmon
Salads – Creamy Cucumber Salad, Lemon Capellini Salad, Creamy Crab Salad
Easy Pickling Recipes
Pickling is one of my favorite ways to use summer veggies because it preserves them all year long. Here are a few more quick and effortless pickling recipes for you to try…
. Quick Pickled Cucumbers
. Canned Dill Pickles
. Pickled Beets
The possibilities are endless with quick pickled onions. I hope you try out this recipe and become addicted like me! Let me know what you’re trying them on in the comments below
