Ingredients
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- 2 medium red onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup filtered water
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- Optional: Whole peppercorns or bay leaves for added flavor
Instructions
- Peel the red onions and slice them into thin rings (about 1/8-inch thick).
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine apple cider vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
- If desired, add whole peppercorns or bay leaves to the brine for extra flavor.
- Place the sliced onions in a clean glass jar. Pour the hot brine over the onions until they are fully submerged.
- Allow the jar to cool at room temperature before sealing it tightly and refrigerating. For best flavor, let them sit for at least 24 hours.
Notes
- Customize with your favorite spices for unique flavors.
- These pickled onions can last up to two weeks in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg