Pickled Red Onions

A sweet and tangy pop of flavor for salads, sandwiches, and burgers.

• Category: Other
• Servings: 12
• Prep time: 5 min
• Cook time: 5 min

Ingredients

• 2 small red onions
• 2 cups white vinegar
• 2 cups water
• ½ cup cane sugar
• 2 tbsp sea salt
• Optional: 2 garlic cloves, 1 tsp mixed peppercorns

Instructions

1. Thinly slice onions; divide between 2 (16-oz) jars or 3 (10-oz) jars. Add garlic and peppercorns if using.
2. Heat vinegar, water, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until dissolved, about 1 minute. Cool slightly, pour over the onions, cool to room temperature, then refrigerate.
3. Ready once bright pink and tender: about 1 hour for thin slices, overnight for thicker slices. Keeps in the fridge up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Equipment: 10-oz Mason jars (or 16-oz jars), a mandoline, and a medium pot.