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Quick Pickled Red Onions in a mason jar with crisp pink onion slices made with apple cider vinegar, perfect for burgers, tacos, sandwiches, and summer BBQ recipes.
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Quick Pickled Red Onions

Perfect for sliders, tacos, sandwiches, burgers, and BBQ.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 2 Cups

Ingredients

  • 1 Large Red Onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 cup Water
  • 2 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 Garlic Clove smashed (optional)
  • 5 Whole Peppercorns optional

Instructions

  • Place sliced onions in a heat-safe bowl or mason jar.

In a small saucepan combine:

  • Vinegar
  • Water
  • Sugar
  • Salt
  • Bring to a simmer just until sugar and salt dissolve.
  • Pour hot liquid over onions.
  • Add garlic and peppercorns if using.
  • Allow to cool at room temperature.
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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Notes

Best flavor develops after several hours.
Store refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.