Easy Pickled Red Onions
These quick Pickled Red Onions are tangy, sweet, and crisp, ready to brighten up tacos, salads, sandwiches, and bowls with just five minutes of hands-on time.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 40kcal
Ingredients
- 1 medium red onion thinly sliced into strips
- 2 cloves garlic peeled and smashed
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the water, white vinegar, and sugar. Heat over medium heat, whisking, until the sugar fully dissolves. Remove from the heat.
- Cut off both ends of the red onion and discard, halve it through the core, and slice into 1/8 inch strips. Peel and smash the garlic cloves with the back of a knife.
- Add the sliced onion and smashed garlic to the warm vinegar mixture, pressing to submerge. Let it sit at room temperature until fully cooled.
- Transfer to an airtight jar and refrigerate. They are good after about an hour but best after sitting overnight. Use within 1 to 2 weeks.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. The garlic may turn a harmless bluish color as it sits; you can leave it in or remove it.
Nutrition
Calories: 40kcal