Onions in a Pickle

Red onions transform into a tasty treat when you pickle them. Have a jar ready to top burgers, tacos, salads, and more. These are quick and easy to make.

Onions in a Pickle

Red onions transform into a tasty treat when you pickle them. Have a jar ready to top burgers, tacos, salads, and more. These are quick and easy to make.

• Author: Norann Oleson
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Additional Time: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour
• Yield: One pint of tasty pickled onions 1x
• Category: Sides & Sauces

Ingredients

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• 1 medium size red onion, sliced very thinly
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fine-grained salt
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

1. Put the sliced onions into a 1-pint mason jar.
2. Put the jar in the sink, or into an empty pot (you’re going to be pouring hot liquid into and over the jar).
3. In a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients and bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
4. Pour the mixture into the jar of onions.
5. Use a fork to press the onions down into the liquid to remove any air from the jar.
6. Let the mixture cool to room temperature (about a half hour).
7. Your pickled onions are ready to serve!
8. Keep refrigerated in a tightly sealed container for up to three weeks.

Have you tried this recipe? Did you use the pickled onions on burgers? Please tell us how it turned out for you.