Description
Bright, tangy, and ready in minutes—this quick pickled red onion recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor in just 15 minutes. A colorful, crunchy condiment that instantly elevates tacos, salads, burgers, and more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large red onion (8–10 oz)
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup filtered water
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
Instructions
- Peel and slice red onion into 1/8-inch thick rings using a sharp knife or mandoline. Place in a clean wide-mouth mason jar.
- In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Stir until dissolved.
- Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, then remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Pour warm brine over onions, ensuring full coverage.
- Seal the jar and let cool to room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Best flavor develops after 24 hours.
Notes
Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks in an airtight container. For variations, use apple cider vinegar or add herbs like thyme, bay leaves, or dill. Perfect for tacos, sandwiches, salads, and more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Quick Pickling
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg