Ingredients
1 large red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar (or honey)
1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
Optional: 1/2 teaspoon peppercorns or 1 clove garlic
Instructions
Step 1: Peel and thinly slice the red onion into half-moons or rings. Place the sliced onions into a clean 16-ounce glass jar.
Step 2: In a small saucepan, combine the water, white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, sugar, and salt. Place over medium heat.
Step 3: Stir the mixture occasionally until the sugar and salt are completely dissolved. It does not need to reach a full boil.
Step 4: Carefully pour the warm brine over the sliced onions in the jar until they are fully submerged.
Step 5: Let the jar sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to cool and allow the pickling process to begin.
Step 6: Cover the jar with a lid and refrigerate. The onions will be ready to eat in 1 hour but are best after 24 hours.
Notes
You can customize the brine with peppercorns, red pepper flakes, or garlic for extra flavor. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
- Prep Time: PT5M
- Cook Time: PT2M
- Category: Side Dishes
- Cuisine: Universal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 15 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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