Pickled Red Onions
Good old fashioned mouthwatering pickled red onions that are gorgeous to behold.
Servings: 12 oz
Calories:
Ingredients
- 1 medium red onion
- ¾ cup vinegar
- ¾ cup boiling hot water
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp salt
Optional Add-ons
- sliced jalapeño
- sliced carrots
- 1 tbsp red pepper flakes & 1 garlic clove
- 1 tbsp whole peppercorns
Instructions
- Put one cup of boiling hot water in a small bowl or measuring cup. Add sugar and stir quickly until dissolved. Add salt, vinegar, continuing to stir. Then set aside.
- Remove the outer dry layer of the red onion skin and cut in half. Slice the onion very thin using a knife or slicer. Place the slices in a mason jar (12 oz). Feel free to add additional ingredient such as jalapeños, peppercorns, garlic, red pepper flakes or etc if you prefer.
- Pour the pickle juice in the jar with the onions. Let sit for at least 30 minutes at room temperature before eating. Be sure to use the correct lid to make sure to keep it air tight