Peanut Free Classic Pickled Red Onions
Tangy, jewel-bright, and endlessly versatile, these pickled red onions are the kind of condiment that quietly transforms every meal they touch. The brine comes together in minutes with apple cider vinegar, a touch of sugar, and kosher salt, and the whole process requires nothing more than a saucepan and a mason jar. Black peppercorns add a gentle warmth, and a pinch of red pepper flakes can kick things up if you're in the mood. Within the hour, those sharp raw slices mellow into something silky, vibrantly pink, and perfectly balanced between sweet and acidic. Store-bought pickled onions can be a gamble when you're scanning labels for shared-facility warnings, but making your own means you know exactly what went into the jar — and every single ingredient here is clean and straightforward. Pile them onto tacos, grain bowls, sandwiches, or grilled meats, and watch them disappear faster than you expected.
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8 servings
- 1 large red onion, very thinly sliced into rings or half-moons
- ¾ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black peppercorns
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pack the sliced red onion into a clean 16 oz mason jar, pressing gently so the slices fit snugly without crushing them.
- 2
Combine the apple cider vinegar, water, sugar, and kosher salt in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar and salt are fully dissolved, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat.
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