Quick Pickled Red Onions
By Recipes Worth Cooking Test Kitchen
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 10
Difficulty: Easy
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Description:
Bright quick pickled red onions add crunch and acidity to tacos, bowls, sandwiches, salads, and weeknight dinners in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients:
- 1.00 Teaspoon kosher salt
- 1.00 Piece red onion
- 0.50 Cup water
- 1.00 Tablespoon sugar
- 0.50 Teaspoon black peppercorns
- 0.75 Cup apple cider vinegar
Instructions:
- Pack sliced onion into a clean heatproof jar.
- Combine vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and peppercorns in a small saucepan.
- Bring just to a simmer, stirring to dissolve sugar and salt.
- Pour hot brine over the onions, pressing them down to submerge.
- Cool for 20 to 30 minutes, then cover and refrigerate.
- Use once the onions are bright pink and slightly softened.
Notes:
- A mandoline makes evenly thin slices.
- Use white vinegar for a sharper pickle.
- Keep refrigerated and use within 2 weeks.
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