Pickled Onion Recipe
Bright, tangy, and ready in under an hour, this Pickled Onion Recipe is the quickest way to add a pop of flavor to tacos, salads, and sandwiches. With simple pantry staples, you'll have an easy, homemade side dish that livens up any meal.
Ingredients
- 2 medium red onions thinly sliced
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
- 5-6 whole black peppercorns
- 1 bay leaf
- crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Separate onion slices into rings for even pickling and quick flavor absorption.
- Combine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt in a saucepan. Heat until sugar dissolves.
- Nestle onion rings, peppercorns, bay leaf, and red pepper flakes in a glass jar.
- Pour the hot brine into the jar, covering onions completely.
- Screw on the lid and let the jar cool. Transfer to the fridge and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Notes
Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. For best results, use a clean fork each time to avoid introducing contaminants.
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