Pickled Onion Recipe

This quick pickled onion recipe is a simple way to add bright, tangy flavour to your favourite meals. Thinly sliced red onions are soaked in a sweet and tangy vinegar brine, creating crisp pickled onions that are perfect for tacos, burgers, sandwiches, salads, wraps, and more. They’re ready to enjoy in just 30 minutes. Discover more flavorful recipes like Pickled Onion Recipe right here.

Ingredients

• 1 medium red onion, very thinly sliced
• ½ cup water
• ¼ cup distilled white vinegar
• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar (or additional distilled white vinegar)
• 1½ tablespoons maple syrup or honey
• 1½ teaspoons fine sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

• Pack the thinly sliced red onion into a clean 1-pint mason jar or another heat-safe glass jar.
• In a small saucepan, combine the water, distilled white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup (or honey), sea salt, and red pepper flakes, if using.
• Heat the mixture over medium heat until it reaches a gentle simmer, stirring until the salt dissolves.
• Carefully pour the hot pickling liquid over the onions, making sure they are completely submerged.
• Use a spoon or butter knife to press the onions into the liquid and remove any trapped air bubbles.
• Let the onions cool at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes.
• Serve immediately or refrigerate for a deeper flavour.
• Store the pickled onions in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Preparation Details

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 5 minutes
• Additional Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Servings: 8
• Yield: About 2 cups