Pickled Red Onions Recipe

Pickle a big batch, put them on everything.

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There are very few (savory) dishes which aren't improved by a few ribbons of pickled red onions. The balance of jalapeño, sugar, and vinegar makes them the perfect addition to roast pork, tacos, grilled cheese sandwiches, or fried eggs.

Recipe Facts

Cook:5 mins
Active:5 mins
Resting Time:25 mins
Total:30 mins
Serves:32 servings
Makes:1夸脱

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  • 1jalapeñopepper, cut into 1/4-inch rings

  • 2largered onions, finely sliced (about 1 quart)

  • 1cupdistilled white vinegar

  • 2teaspoonskosher salt

  • 1cupwater

  • 1cupsugar

Directions

  1. Place jalepeño and onions in a medium mixing bowl. Heat vinegar, water, sugar, and salt in a small skillet over high heat, whisking until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil, then pour over onions. Press onions down with a spoon until submerged. Place a double layer of paper towels on top of onions and press down until completely saturated in liquid to keep onions submerged. Allow to sit until onions are softened and liquid has cooled, about 25 minutes. Onions will keep indefinitely in a sealed container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts(per serving)
29 Calories
0g Fat
7g Carbs
0g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 32
Amount per serving
Calories 29
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol0mg 0%
Sodium50mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate7g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein0g
Vitamin C 1mg 5%
Calcium 3mg 0%
Iron 0mg 0%
Potassium 16mg 0%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)