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How to Make Pickled Onions
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How to Make Pickled Onions

Pickled onions add such vibrancy and life to so many dishes. And they take all of about 5 minutes to make!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Cooling Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy pickled onions, pickled red onions, quick pickled onions
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 23kcal
Author: Katie Workman

Ingredients

  • 2 red onions thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the onions and cook for 30 seconds (this quick cooking is called blanching). Drain the onions in a colander.
  • Return the onions to the pot and add the vinegar, sugar the salt. Add enough water to just cover the onions. Bring to a boil over high heat, the transfer the onions and the liquid to a glass container and cool. You can use the onions right away, or seal the container and refrigerate them for up to 4 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 23kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 293mg | Potassium: 62mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg