Perfect Pickled Onions

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Fresh, cold, and crisp pickled onions. So easy to make, you should always have these on hand to jazz up sandwiches, salads, charcuterie boards, tacos, and more. The leftover pickling liquid can be used to make dressings or marinades. They add a bright, tangy bite when served alongside rich foods.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs 10 mins
Total Time:
8 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
6 cups
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • 3 medium red onions

  • 2 cloves garlic, or to taste

  • 1 medium jalapeno pepper, sliced, or to taste

  • 2 bay leaves

  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste

  • 3 cups apple cider vinegar

  • 1 ½ cups water

  • cup white sugar

  • 4 teaspoons kosher salt

  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns

Directions

  1. Cut onions into very thin slices; place in two 1-quart glass jars or one large bowl, packing them tightly together. Add garlic cloves, jalapeno slices, bay leaves, and pepper flakes.

  2. Combine vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and peppercorns in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring often until sugar and salt dissolve. Remove from the heat and let stand for 10 minutes.

  3. Pour warm liquid over the onions and press down if necessary to submerge. Cover and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

    Perfect Pickled Onions

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

24 Calories
5g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 24
% Daily Value *
Sodium 323mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 0g 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 47mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.