Description
These simple Pickled Onions are just the thing to add a tangy crunch to your potatoes, tacos, or salads. Only 3 ingredients too!
Ingredients
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- 1 red onion, about 12 ounces
- 1 cup red wine vinegar (other kinds of vinegar and lime juice work too)
- 1 tsp salt
- garnish with a clove of garlic, pickled jalapenos, or whole peppercorns
Instructions
- Thinly slice the onion and add it to a large pot or bowl
- Cover the onions with VERY HOT water to soak for 20 minutes
- Drain thoroughly and stuff the onions into a 1 qt. Mason or Ball Jar
- Add any garnishes you might like, I added 1 clove of peeled garlic and a few slices of pickled jalapenos.
- Whisk salt into the vinegar until it is completely dissolved
- Carefully pour the brine into the jar to cover the onions. You can top off the jar with water if there is not enough brine to cover the onions.
- Attach the lid and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
Keywords: pickled onions