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How To Make Pickled Onions

Learn How To Make Pickled Onions with just a few simple ingredients. These tangy, crunchy onions are perfect for tacos, salads, bowls, sandwiches, and more!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword pickled onions
Prep Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 10 minutes
Servings 1 jar
Calories 196kcal
Author Tawnie Graham of Kroll's Korner

Ingredients

  • 1/2 large red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp. peppercorns
  • 2-3 cloves of garlic
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup white distilled vinegar
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
  • 1 Tbsp kosher salt
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Add ingredients to jar: Add the onion, peppercorns, and garlic to a 1-quart heatproof jar or container. (I usually use a large mason jar).
    1/2 large red onion, 1 tsp. peppercorns, 2-3 cloves of garlic
    Adding peppercorns, garlic and sliced red onions to large glass jar.
  • Heat pickling mixture: In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the water, vinegars, sugar, and salt.
    1 cup water, 1/2 cup white distilled vinegar, 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar, 1 Tbsp kosher salt
    Side-by-side of bringing brine ingredients together in small saucepan.
  • Pour over onions: When the mixture comes to a boil, remove from the heat and pour over the red onions to cover.
    Side-by-side of pouring bring over pickles in a jar and letting it come to room temperature.
  • Let sit: Let the mixture come to room temperature, uncovered. Once cooled, cover with a tight-fitting lid and refrigerate.
    Side-by-side of pickles marinating in brine then fork lifting onions out of jar.

Notes

Store sealed in the fridge for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jar | Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 236mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 28IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1mg