Name: Pickled Red Onions
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 medium red onions, thinly sliced; 1 cup apple cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon salt

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PICKLED RED ONIONS — You only need three simple ingredients to make this tangy pickled onions! They’re perfect on burgers, sandwiches salads and more.

To say I love onions would be a huge understatement. So I can never resist picking them up at the farmers market, because I know I’ll use them in just about everything I cook.

My husband and kids aren’t big onion fans, but they love anything pickled, so I thought I’d try making some Pickled Red Onions.

Love the pickled onions! Hubby says they are a 10! Thanks for sharing. ~ Danelle

They’ve actually been pretty willing to try these pickled onions on burgers, hot dogs and tacos. I, of course, would happily eat them straight from the jar. They’re super easy to make, have such a pretty color, and will last in the refrigerator for several weeks.

I recently learned that red onions come into season just a bit later than the white and yellow varieties (at least in Colorado), so I’ve been waiting patiently for them to make an appearance at the local farm stand.

When choosing onions, look for dry, firm bulbs that feel heavy for their size. Avoid soft spots and green sprouts. You can store whole onions in a mesh-type bag for up to two months in a cool, dark, dry space–I keep mine in the basement.

Because of the high water content in sweet onions, they may only keep for up to two weeks. Also, don’t store onions near potatoes. The moisture and gases emitted by potatoes will cause the onions to rot.

Made the pickled red onions, so easy!! Absolutely delicious! ~ Leigh

A cut onion with the skin on can be tightly wrapped and refrigerated for up to four days.

You’ll love having these Pickled Red Onions handy for burgers, sandwiches, tacos, salads and more!

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Here’s what you’ll need to make Pickled Red Onions

Red onions
Apple cider vinegar
Salt

Pickled Red Onions

Yield: 12 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

You only need three simple ingredients to make this tangy pickled onions! They're perfect on burgers, sandwiches salads and more.

Ingredients

2 medium red onions, thinly sliced
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Place sliced onions in a medium saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil for one minute. Drain.
Return the onions to the pan and add cider vinegar, salt, and just enough cold water to barely cover the onions. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook for one minute.
Transfer the onions and brine to a glass jars. Let cool, then cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. Serve with burgers, hot dogs, salads, tacos and sandwiches.