The topping you didnt know you needed, but once you try pickled red onions you wont be able to go back. They add the perfect punch to any taco, salad, bowl sandwhich and the list goes on! you will love this easy pickled red onion recipe.
Why This Pickled Red Onion Recipe Works
Besides the variety of ways to eat these babies here is why I freaking love these!
- They had a pop of flavor to your meal. They dont take away or over power by anymeans but add to it!!
- Gives your meal a gourmet feel
- It only takes about 15 mintues to whip up a batch
- They are inexpensvie to make
Ingredients for Quick Pickled Red Onions
You will need only a few basic ingredients for this pickled onion recipe
- red onions
- white vinegar
- peppercorn
- salt
- sugar
optional ingredients (that add great flavor)
- Jalapeno
- Lime juice
- Garlic clove
How to Make Pickled Red Onions
- First you are going to slice you onions thin. I recommend using a mandolin, this slices the onions very thing and uniform.
- Add your onion, jalapeno, garlic, pepeprcorn to the onion. Layer the ingredients evenly throughout.
- Add in your lime, sugar and salt.
- Fill your white vinegar to the
When Are The Onions Ready?
Seal your onions in an air tight jar. Place them in the fridge. The onions will be ready to eat when they are bright pink and tender. Depending on how thick your onions were sliced this could take anywhere from 1 hour to overnight. They will keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
What Do I Do With Pickled Onions?
This pickled red onion is delicious on almost any meal. It's the perfect accent to brighten and enhance the meal! Here are some ideas:
- Top it on a taco. This is ony of my very favorite way. You can add it to a burrito, this taco or this taco, nachos with this sauce is incredible.
- Add it to a salad! The combo of this sweet and savory is perfect. Try it on this salad.
- BURGERS! swap the raw onion for these.
- Add them to a bowl! We have a few favorite bowls like this power bowl, this greek bowl, or this buddha bowl.
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Equipment
- 1 MAndolin
Ingredients
- ½ lime fresh
- 2 cups vinegar
- ½ jalapeño sliced thin
- 1 garlic clove chopped
- 2 small-medium red onions sliced thin
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon mixed peppercorns
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- Using a madolin slice your onions thin and uniform. Divide into two 16 oz jars.
- Divide the jalapenos, peppercorns, garlic and lime juice and place into jars.
- Fill the jar with vinegar until the onions are covered.
- Transfer to an air tight container and store in refrigerator up to two weeks
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bree says
my favorite! we ate the entire bottle.
MaryB says
I've been looking for a pickled onion recipe that is just a bit different and I love this one with the addition of the fresh orange juice. Thank you!