Quick-Pickled Red Onions

Name: Quick-Pickled Red Onions Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 1450 min
Ingredients: 1-2 med red onions, thinly sliced; 1-1½ cups apple cider vinegar; 1-1½ cups water; 1 tsp dried dill weed; 1 tsp whole mixed peppercorns; 2-3 whole garlic cloves; ½-1 tsp kosher salt (optional)

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Grab a jar, some red onions, and a splash of vinegar! We are about to make the easiest, most delicious add-on on the planet. My easy quick-pickled red onions are simply one of my favorite things to keep in my fridge. They are tangy and flavorful and just all around delicious. Try them on salads, sandwiches, and everything in between! You won’t be disappointed!

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Let’s Talk Quick-Pickled Red Onions

Pickled onions really are one of the most simple recipes you can make. Not only that, but you cannot mess them up. I promise.

For this particular recipe, I use apple cider vinegar. However, if you don’t have any, don’t worry! You can use plain distilled vinegar or red wine vinegar or whatever you have on hand. Anything vinegar will do.

Also, for this recipe, I love throwing in a few cloves of garlic. Sliced jalapeño will give them a lovely kick. Red chili flakes would be fantastic as well!

Some people like a sweeter pickle situation. Try a drizzle of honey or maple syrup if this is more your speed. Your options are absolutely limitless.

How to Serve

Pickled red onions go with almost anything. I am not kidding. Anything and everything! They bring a lovely acidic zing to basic ham and cheese sandwiches. I throw them in my tuna salad to change things up. Scrambled eggs in the morning come alive with pickled onions.

Grilled meats topped with these lovelies are chef’s kiss. And, the ever popular charcuterie board? Add a bowl of these to go along with with your meats and cheeses and they will be gone in no time!

I could go on and on about how wonderful pickled onions are. My four year old will eat them straight from the jar. Make them once and you and your family will never be without.

If you’re looking for another great charcuterie board add-in, try my savory roasted nuts recipe or even my chimichurri sauce. They’re the perfect accompaniment.

Quick Pickled Red Onion Ingredients

Red Onions
Apple Cider Vinegar
Water
Garlic
Dill Weed
Whole Mixed Peppercorns
Jalapeno, optional

pickled red onions in a jar with ingredients to the side

how to make pickled onions

Time needed: 10 minutes

For the best quick pickled red onions, simply:

Prep the ingredients and place into jar.
Add onions, garlic, herbs and spices to your glass jar of choice.
Add liquid.
Fill jar with half vinegar, half water.
Refrigerate.
Store in fridge at least 24 hours.
Enjoy!
Enjoy on everything and evens straight from the jar!

frequently asked questions

Is this recipe gluten and/or dairy-free?

Yes to both! Enjoy this recipe without any worry!

How long will my pickled onions last?

These onions will last up to 3 weeks in the fridge. If they last that long.

What goes well with pickled onions?

In short, everything. I could go on and on, but here’s a list of my top favorites!
-On Salads
-With Sandwiches
-Served With Grilled Meats
-Toppings for Tacos, Nachos, and Taquitos
-With Charcuterie Boards
-On Your Breakfast Eggs
-With Bagels and Cream Cheese
-I could go on and on and on and on…

Quick-Pickled Red Onions Recipe

4.34 from 6 votes

My easy quick-pickled red onions are simply one of my favorite things on the planet. Try these tangy delights on salads, sandwiches, and everything in between! You won't be disappointed!

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Prep Time:10

Cook Time:0

In the Fridge:1

Total Time:1 10

Course: Miscellaneous

Cuisine: American

Keyword: dairy-free, gluten-free, onions, pickled onions

Servings: servings

Calories: 11kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1-2 med red onions, thinly sliced
1-1½ cups apple cider vinegar
1-1½ cups water
1 tsp dried dill weed
1 tsp whole mixed peppercorns
2-3 whole garlic cloves
½-1 tsp kosher salt optional

Instructions

Add onions, garlic, herbs and spices to your glass jar of choice.
Fill jar with half vinegar, half water.
Store in fridge at least 24 hours.
Enjoy on everything and evens straight from the jar!

Notes

This is a very no recipe, recipe. The onion sizes will vary as will the size of glass jar you can use. The main thing to remember is equal parts vinegar and water and make sure your onions are completely covered in the liquid. After that, the sky is the limit as far as how you can flavor them!

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