Best Pickled Red Onions
Quick refrigerator pickled red onions with balanced tang and crunch.
Ingredients
- 1 large red onion thinly sliced
- 1 cup white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1½ tbsp sugar adjust to taste
- 1½ tsp kosher salt
- Optional aromatics: peppercorns bay leaf, garlic clove
Instructions
- Thinly slice red onion.
- Boil vinegar, water, sugar, and salt.
- Add onions and rest briefly.
- Transfer to jar and chill before using.
Notes
- Thin slices pickle best
- Chill improves flavor
- Keep refrigerated
- Great on tacos, salads, and sandwiches