A super simple recipe for Pickled Red Onions. Here’s an easy recipe for a quick batch of delightful pickled onions. You can use these on sandwiches, tacos, tostadas, or anything that needs a final dash of zip to liven it up.
DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 weeks ahead. Cover and chill. Drain onions before using.
Pickled onions are simple to make and can be used as an accompaniment to many Mexican dishes, including tacos and tostadas. They also work well on sandwiches and burgers. This recipe produces enough pickled onions to last you several weeks, so it’s perfect if you don’t want to be constantly buying jars of this tasty topping at the grocery store!
Learning how to make pickled red onions is SO easy – it only takes five minutes and you probably have all the ingredients! You’ll love having a jar of these in your fridge for tacos, avocado toast, and more! Not what you are looking for? Try these other excellent condiment recipes.
These pickled red onions go great on Beef Carnitas Tacos, Slow-Cooker Shredded Chicken Tacos or Marinated Hot Pork: Carne Adovada Tacos.
5 Ways to Use Pickled Red Onions
1. Add a tangy topping to any dish with this quick and easy recipe.
2. Pile Pickled Red Onions on top of your favorite sandwich or taco for a burst of flavor.
3. Throw them into your next batch of potato salad for extra crunch and color.
4. Add them to deviled eggs along with mayonnaise, mustard, salt and pepper for a tasty appetizer that’s perfect for holiday gatherings or picnics in the park during summertime.
5. Serve them alongside other pickles as an alternative to ketchup on burgers and hot dogs during the summer months when tomatoes are not in season
PrintPickled Red Onions
Here’s an easy recipe for a quick batch of delightful pickled onions. You can use these on sandwiches, tacos, tostadas, or anything that needs a final dash of zip to liven it up. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 weeks ahead. Cover and chill. Drain onions before using.
- Prep Time: :10
- Cook Time: :05
- Total Time: :15
- Yield: 8 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Refrigerator
Ingredients
- 1 red onion
- 3/4 cup vinegar
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 clove garlic
- freshly ground pepper
- pinch of sugar (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 3/4 cup vinegar, 3/4 cup water, 1 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of sugar (optional). Bring to a light boil or until all of the salt is dissolved.
- Chop up the red onion (you can peel and discard the outer skin). I cut it into quarters and then slice lengthwise.
- Give the slices a quick toss and then stuff them in a pint-sized glass jar. Add the vinegar mixture along with 1 garlic clove chopped in half and some freshly ground pepper (or whole peppercorns).
- Let cool on counter for a few minutes. Then cover and store in the refrigerator.
- The pickled onions will have most of their flavor after a few hours of resting in the brine.
Notes
- These pickled onions will keep in the fridge for up to a month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8