Kicked-Up Quick Pickled Red Onions
These onions have so much flavor, and pair deliciously with just about anything. Their bright “red onion” flavor shines, and we love the heat that crushed red pepper flakes add (but you can always reduce the amount or omit them altogether if you prefer). Either way, this quick pickle recipe is a keeper!
Ingredients
- 1 cup white vinegar
- ½ tsp. Kosher salt
- ½ tsp. granulated sugar
- ½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 large red* onion - peeled and thinly sliced, root to tip
Instructions
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In a small sauce pan, heat vinegar and dry ingredients just until the mixture begins to boil.
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Place the onion slices into a glass bowl or jar w/ 2½ cup capacity.
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Pour the hot vinegar mixture over the onions, and stir well to combine. Cover and let cool.
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Allow onions to “pickle” at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving or refrigerating. If making ahead, cover and refrigerate the onions 24 – 48hours in advance for brightest flavor.
Recipe Notes
Note: As red onions continue to “pickle”, they’ll become softer and more tart. The color of the onions will fade into the liquid, and the flavor intensifies with time. Enjoy within two weeks.
*Yellow/Sweet Onions also work well with this recipe. They won’t have the bright pink color, of course, but will have great flavor!
Recipe makes 1½ - 2 cups.